I Carry You with Me
Seen it?2021 | 111 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Moonlight, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An epic love story spanning decades is sparked by a chance encounter between two men in provincial Mexico. Based on a true story, ambition and societal pressure propel an aspiring chef to leave his soulmate and make the treacherous journey to New York, where life will never be the same.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$193K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Heidi Ewing
- Armando EspitiaIván
- Christian VazquezGerardo
- Michelle RodríguezSandra
- Ángeles CruzRosa Maria
- Arcelia RamírezMagda
- Michelle GonzálezPaola
- Luis AlbertiCucusa
- Raúl BrionesMarcos
- Yael TadeoYoung Iván
- Alberto JuárezBeto