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Elisa & Marcela

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2019 | 118 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved The French Lieutenant's Woman, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Isabel Coixet

  • Natalia de MolinaElisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)
  • Greta FernándezMarcela
  • Sara CasasnovasAna
  • Tamar NovasAndrés
  • María PujalteMadre Marcela
  • Francesc OrellaPadre Marcela
  • Manolo SoloAlcaide (as Manuel Solo)
  • Kelly LuaFlor
  • Manuel LourenzoPárroco Victor Cortiella
  • Jorge SuquetMédico de Dumbría