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Evita

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1996 | 135 min | History, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It collected a shelf of major awards and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (63% 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 history buffs. If you loved Milk or Hamlet, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, an Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 8 BAFTAs. Plus 6 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $141 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 222K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alan Parker

  • MadonnaEva Perón
  • Antonio BanderasChé
  • Jonathan PryceJuan Perón
  • Jimmy NailAgustín Magaldi
  • Victoria SusDoña Juana
  • Julian LittmanBrother Juan
  • Olga MeredizBlanca
  • Laura PallasElisa
  • Julia WorsleyErminda
  • María Luján HidalgoYoung Eva