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El Bola

2000Movie1 h 28 min

77

GreatGoodWatch score

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

El Bola is a 12-year-old boy raised in a violent and sordid environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he avoids becoming close to classmates. The arrival of a new boy at school changes his attitude towards his classmates and friendship.

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Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

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You want something to laugh at
Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by: Achero Mañas
Written by: Achero Mañas, Verónica Fernández
Produced by: Ricardo Ferrari, Juan Carlos Gómez, María Amparo Durá
Music by: Eduardo Arbide

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Facts

October 20, 2000 · 1 h 28 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: October 20, 2000
Runtime: 1 h 28 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: Spanish
Made in: Spain
Box office: $100,957
Available in: 41 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream El Bola?"

Questions about El Bola

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Bola?

It streams in 39 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is El Bola worth watching?

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 70).

Is El Bola plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is El Bola in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.