Prayers for the Stolen
Seen it?2021 | 110 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (83 on Metacritic), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ana and her two best friends, Maria and Paula, navigate life in their oppressive countryside village. Whilst their families struggle in the poppy fields harvesting opium, the girls try to grow alongside the creeping terror of their cartel oppressors.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard - Special Mention. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award, 1 DGA Award and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 13 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tatiana Huezo
- Ana Cristina OrdóñezAna (niña)
- Marya MembreñoAna (adolescente)
- Blanca Itzel PérezMaría (niña)
- Giselle Barrera SánchezMaría (adolescente)
- Camila GaalPaula (niña)
- Alejandra CamachoPaula (adolescente)
- Mayra BatallaRita
- José EstradaMargarito (niño)
- Julián Guzmán GirónMargarito (adolescente)
- Norma PabloLuz