The Hole in the Wall
Seen it?1982 | 109 min | Drama, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In this modern retelling of the Faust legend, a freelance photographer meets the enigmatic Mefi, who leads him, through a hole in the wall, to a room where a disembodied voice predicts stock prices.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 349 people sought it out in the past year
More like this
Nine Days
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Good Neighbor Monday Morning MaybeAnother drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
The Congress
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
The Truth About Emanuel Monday Morning MaybeAnother drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by David José Kohon
- Alfredo AlcónBruno Sánchez
- Mario AlarcónMefi
- María Noel GenoveseThelma Casares
- Walter Santa Ana
- Virginia Romay
- David Tonelli
- Juan Carlos Chávez
- Ingrid PelicoriLucía
- Manuel Callau
- Luis Linares