Below Zero
Seen it?2021 | 106 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Runaway Train, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a prisoner transfer van is attacked, the cop in charge must fight those inside and outside while dealing with a silent foe: the icy temperatures.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lluís Quílez
- Javier GutiérrezMartín
- Karra ElejaldeMiguel
- Luis CallejoRamis
- Patrick CriadoNano
- Andrés GertrúdixGolum
- Isak FérrizMontesinos
- Miquel GelabertPardo
- Florin OpritescuMihai
- Édgar VittorinoRei
- Àlex MonnerChino