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Chronicle of an Escape

2006·Movie
1h 43min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Scare9
  • Violence9

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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An Inside View of Political Detainees

The true story of four men who narrowly escaped death at the hands of Argentina's military death squads in 1977. Claudio Tamburrini is a goalie for a minor-league football team when he is abducted by members of the Argentine military police and taken to an unofficial detention center on the false suspicion that he is a terrorist. As he is tortured by intelligence agents looking for information he doesn't have, Tamburrini fully expects to be killed. After many sessions of brutal torture, Tamburrini and his fellow captives Guillermo and Tano are being readied for execution when, in a final desperate act, Tamburrini dives out a window during a rainstorm.
Historical ThrillerPolitical Prison DramaSurvival StoryArgentine Dirty WarVisceral Torture DepictionHigh-Stakes EscapeBiographical RealismClaustrophobic AtmospherePsychological Endurance

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Chronicle of an Escape legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, VIX , and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chronicle of an Escape worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chronicle of an Escape rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Chronicle of an Escape?

1 h 43 min

Chronicle of an Escape runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Chronicle of an Escape based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chronicle of an Escape?

Critics67
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Chronicle of an Escape higher (75) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Chronicle of an Escape in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina.

In how many countries can I watch Chronicle of an Escape?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chronicle of an Escape in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.