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The Ruination of Men

2000Movie1 h 46 min

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A melancholic, bleak comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A woman seeks help from one of her bigamous husband's killers to transport his corpse back to her home.

Feels like

  • Mexican Crime Drama
  • Neo-Noir
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Character-Driven
  • Bleak Realism
  • Social Critique
  • Intriguing Plot
  • Strong Performances

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Arturo Ripstein
Written by
Paz Alicia Garciadiego
Produced by
Jorge Sánchez, Laura Imperiale, Gabriel Ripstein
Music by
Leoncio Lara

Everyone

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Facts

September 27, 2000 · 1 h 46 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 27, 2000
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, Spain
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ruination of Men?"

Questions about The Ruination of Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ruination of Men?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Ruination of Men worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7).

Will The Ruination of Men make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching The Ruination of Men?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Ruination of Men in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.