Unit 7
Seen it?2012 | 95 min | Drama, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Amadeus or The Pianist, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Angel, a young intelligent and kind, aims to be a police inspector. Rafael instead is an expeditious, forceful and arrogant policeman. Meanwhile, Miguel and Mateo are part of Group 7, a group of rogue cops ready to do anything to achieve their goals.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 24 nominations 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 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alberto Rodríguez
- Antonio de la TorreRafael
- Mario CasasÁngel
- Julián VillagránJoaquín
- José Manuel PogaMiguel
- Inma CuestaElena
- Joaquín NúñezMateo
- Estefanía de los SantosLa Caoba
- Alfonso SánchezAmador
- Carlos OlallaDon Julián
- Lucía GuerreroLucía