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While at War

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2019 | 108 min | Drama, History, War

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, 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 history buffs. If you loved Empire of the Sun or War Horse, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    10 wins and 31 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $13 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar

  • Karra ElejaldeMiguel
  • Eduard FernándezMillán-Astray
  • Santi PregoFranco
  • Nathalie PozaAna
  • Luis BermejoNicolás
  • Tito ValverdeCabanellas
  • Patricia López ArnaizMaría
  • Inma CuevasFelisa
  • Carlos Serrano-ClarkSalvador
  • Luis ZaheraAtilano