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Battle in Heaven

2005Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic606.1Rotten Tomatoes51%45%

A sensual, bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.

Feels like

  • Mexico City
  • Social Class
  • Dark Secret
  • Redemption
  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Crime & Guilt
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Psychological Drama
  • Provocative

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Carlos Reygadas
Written by
Carlos Reygadas
Produced by
Carlos Reygadas, Philippe Bober, Jaime Romandia
Music by
John Tavener

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Facts

October 5, 2005 · 1 h 36 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 5, 2005
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Germany, Belgium, France, Mexico
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$253,527
Available in
8 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Battle in Heaven?"

Questions about Battle in Heaven

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Where can I stream Battle in Heaven?

Kanopy

In the United States, Battle in Heaven is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Battle in Heaven worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 60).

Will I feel good after watching Battle in Heaven?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Battle in Heaven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Battle in Heaven in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.