Yara
Seen it?2021 | 96 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Insomnia or Just Mercy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The murder of 13-year-old Yara Gambirasio shocks the little town of Brembate di Sopra, Italy. To bring the culprit to justice, prosecutors have only scant DNA evidence and no database to compare them to. Based on a true story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest 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 Marco Tullio Giordana
- Isabella RagoneseLetizia Ruggeri
- Alessio BoniColonel Vitale
- Thomas TrabacchiMarshal Garro
- Sandra ToffolattiMaura Gambirasio
- Roberto ZibettiMassimo Bossetti
- Mario PirrelloFulvio Gambirasio
- Miro LandoniEdoardo Carlini
- Andrea BruschiDr. Prosperi
- Augusto ZucchiProsecutor Sperone
- Rodolfo CorsatoSenator Nigiotti