A Twelve-Year Night
Seen it?2018 | 122 min | Drama, Crime, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% 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
- Made for crime-drama fans and history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Uruguay, 1973. Having been crushed by the military dictatorship, surviving members of the Tupamaro guerillas are imprisoned and tortured. They must find a way to endure the coming 12 years.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Álvaro Brechner
- Antonio de la TorreJosé Mujica
- Chino DarínMauricio Rosencof
- Alfonso TortEleuterio Fernández Huidobro
- César TroncosoMilitar
- Soledad VillamilPsychiatrist
- Sílvia Pérez CruzIvette
- Mirella PascualLucy
- Nidia TellesRosa
- César BordónSergeant Alzamora
- Luciano CiagliaGómez