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The Settlers

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2023 | 101 min | Drama, Western

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved The Revenant, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Harrowing.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Chile, early 20th century. José Menéndez, a wealthy landowner, hires three horsemen to mark out the perimeter of his extensive property and open a route to the Atlantic Ocean across vast Patagonia.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize. Also nominated for 2 more Cannes awards. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $113K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 35K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Felipe Gálvez

  • Camilo ArancibiaSegundo
  • Heinz K. KrattigerSamuel
  • Mark StanleyMacLennan
  • Alfredo CastroMenéndez
  • Benjamín WestfallBill
  • Agustín RittanoAmbrosio
  • Juan ImbertVargas
  • Mariano MonsalveFabio
  • Mariano LlinásMoreno
  • Maxmiliano SperanzaYoung Man