Argentina 1985

Name: Argentina 1985
Genre: Drama, History, Crime
Released: 2022-09-29
Cast: Ricardo Darín, Peter Lanzani, Alejandra Flechner, Paula Ransenberg, Carlos Portaluppi

2022 | 141 min | Drama, History, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It collected a shelf of major awards, it earned strong reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans and history buffs. If you loved 12 Angry Men or Primal Fear, start here.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In the 1980s, a team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship in a battle against odds and a race against time.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: CEC Medals. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 more BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 32 other awards.
Box office & staying powerSolid
$58 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 53K people sought it out in the past year