
The Pope's Toilet
Seen it?2007 | 90 min | Drama, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who need a good giggle and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
In 1998, a small South American village is in a flurry over the Pope's upcoming visit for the business opportunities that it will provide. While most of the residents plan to sell food at the parade, a smuggler family man decides to build a pay toilet.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by César Charlone, Enrique Fernández
- César TroncosoBeto
- Virginia MéndezCarmen
- Virginia RuizSilvia
- Mario SilvaValvulina
- Jose ArceNacente
- Henry De LeonTica
- Rosario Dos SantosTeresa
- Nelson LenceMeleyo
- Hugo BlandamuroTartamudo