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The Golden Dream

2013Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic748.4Rotten Tomatoes89%86%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

A group of Central-American teen-agers depart from the slums of Guatemala City escaping poverty and violence, towards the promised land of California.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Tragedy
  • Immigration Narrative
  • Survival Story
  • Bleak Realism
  • Humanitarian Focus
  • Intense & Heartbreaking
  • Youthful Resilience
  • Character Study

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Diego Quemada-Díez
Written by
Lucía Carreras, Gibrán Portela, Diego Quemada-Díez
Produced by
Edher Campos, Inna Payán, Luis Salinas
Music by
Jacobo Lieberman, Leonardo Heiblum

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Facts

October 25, 2013 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 25, 2013
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Guatemala, Mexico, Spain
Budget
$3 million
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Golden Dream?"

Questions about The Golden Dream

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Where can I stream The Golden Dream?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Golden Dream from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Golden Dream worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 74).

Is The Golden Dream plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Golden Dream?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Golden Dream in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.