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High Heels

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1991 | 114 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

After being estranged for 15 years, flamboyant actress Becky del Paramo re-enters her daughter Rebeca's life when she comes to perform a concert. Rebeca, she finds, is now married to one of Becky's ex-lovers, Manuel. The mother and daughter begin making up for lost time, when suddenly, a murder occurs...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

  • Victoria AbrilRebeca
  • Marisa ParedesBecky del Páramo
  • Miguel BoséJuez Domínguez
  • Anna LizaranMargarita
  • Mayrata O'WisiedoMadre del Juez Domínguez
  • Cristina MarcosPaula
  • Féodor AtkineManuel
  • Pedro Díez del CorralAlberto
  • Bibiana FernándezSusana
  • Nacho MartínezJuan