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La llamaban la madrina

1973Movie1 h 49 min

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

A nostalgic comedy movie about crime and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Trini is the daughter and granddaughter of thieves. Before it was a specialist in the art of opening safes, but one day decided to change their way of life and is now a cashier at a supermarket. It has also taken a law student boyfriend, but all will be dashed when his father stop, Mr. Baldomero, for stealing 36 kilos of appliances.

Feels like

  • Spanish Crime Comedy
  • Family of Thieves
  • Nostalgic 1970s Spain
  • Character-Driven Humor
  • Light Heist Elements
  • Social Satire
  • Wholesome Criminal Family
  • Trini's Iconic Persona
  • Lighthearted Drama

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Mariano Ozores Puchol
Written by
Mariano Ozores Puchol, Juan Miguel Lamet
Produced by
José Luis Bermúdez de Castro Acaso, José Antonio Cascales, Julio Parra
Music by
Antón García Abril

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Facts

April 21, 1973 · 1 h 49 min · Strong Language, Violence

Released
April 21, 1973
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
38 countries

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Questions about La llamaban la madrina

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La llamaban la madrina?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is La llamaban la madrina worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 4.7).

Is La llamaban la madrina okay for kids?

Strong languageViolence

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will La llamaban la madrina make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is La llamaban la madrina plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is La llamaban la madrina in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.