The Weasel's Tale
Seen it?2019 | 129 min | Comedy, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of old actors and filmmakers tries to resist the efforts of a young couple to kick them out of their mansion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Juan José Campanella
- Graciela BorgesMara Ordaz
- Oscar MartínezNorberto Imbert
- Luis BrandoniPedro De Córdova
- Marcos MundstockMartín Saravia
- Clara LagoBárbara Otamendi
- Nicolás FrancellaFrancisco Gourmand
- Luz CipriotaCamarera
- Manuel Martínez SobradoOmar Ghassan
- Maru ZapataRecepcionista
- Nicolás FiorePedro Joven