Wrinkles
Seen it?2011 | 89 min | Animation, Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 and animation lovers. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
At an elder-care facility, a geriatric con artist tries to prevent his new friend with early Alzheimer's symptoms from being transferred to the 'lost causes' floor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ignacio Ferreras
- Tacho GonzálezEmilio (voice)
- Álvaro GuevaraMiguel (voice)
- Mabel RiveraAntonia (voice)
- Raul DansXoán (voice)
- Montse DavilaDaughter-in-law / Friend 1 (voice)
- Chelo DiazEmi / Emilio as a child (voice)
- Isabel VallejoMaite / Assisted Woman 1 / Director / Friend 2 (voice)
- Carolina VázquezXoán as a child / Squatter / School Children (voice)
- Xermana CarballidoDolores (voice)
- Paco BarreiroRamón 'The Deejay' (voice)