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Bella

2006Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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September 9, 2006 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
September 9, 2006
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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Questions about Bella

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bella worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is Bella okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Bella good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Bella plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Bella a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.