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Problemista

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2024 | 104 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Sleeper, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Julio Torres

  • Julio TorresAlejandro
  • Tilda SwintonElizabeth
  • RZABobby
  • Isabella RosselliniNarrator (voice)
  • Catalina SaavedraDolores
  • James ScullyBingham
  • Laith NakliKhalil
  • Spike EinbinderSpray
  • Logan J. Alarcon-PoucelYoung Alejandro
  • Greta LeeDalia