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Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles

Seen it?

2019 | 82 min | Animation, Drama, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at comic book readers and spy-story fans. Comic-book roots, so expect big stakes and bigger set pieces. Fans of The Count of Monte Cristo or Loving Vincent should feel right at home. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 22 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
  • Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).

Paris, 1930. Luis Buñuel is penniless after the scandal surrounding the release of his last movie. Sculptor Ramón Acín, a good friend, buys a lottery ticket and promises Buñuel that he will pay for his next movie if he wins the prize.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 60%

  • AwardsSolid

    6 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $178K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Salvador Simó

  • Jorge UsónLuis Buñuel (voice)
  • Fernando RamosRamón Acín (voice)
  • Luis Enrique de TomásPierre Unik (voice)
  • Cyril CorralEli Lotar (voice)
  • Javier BalasYoung Luis (voice)
  • Gabriel LatorreLuis' Father (voice)
  • Pepa GraciaLuis' Mother (voice)
  • Fermín NúñezTeacher / Mule Driver (voice)
  • Rachel LascarVicomtess de Noailles (voice)
  • Salvador SimóSalvador Dalí (voice)