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Frida

Seen it?

2020 | 19 min | Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Oscars, though it had middling reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 likes to be kept guessing.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 19 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

When the strongest earthquake in a century hit Mexico in 2017, everyone had eyes on the rescue of 12-year old Frida - until the story took a very strange twist.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 1 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Makeup, Academy Awards: Best Original Score. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Score. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Makeup and Hair. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 1 more Golden Globe and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 13 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $56 million worldwide on a $10K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 182K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Laura Tejero Nuñez

  • Antonia Salas MacíasFeaturing
  • Mónica Wong de la MoraFocus Group Attendee
  • Karlos H. Reyes LunaFocus Group Attendee
  • Alejandro UrbánFocus Group Attendee
  • Valentín Lautaro PonceFocus Group Attendee
  • Elías Ceustría LópezFocus Group Attendee