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El camino

1964·Movie
1h 31min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Shortly before leaving his small town to go to the big city to study, young Daniel recalls his childhood, surrounded by family and friends.
Spanish CinemaComing-of-AgeNostalgiaSmall Town LifeChildhood MemoriesFamily and FriendsBlack and WhiteRural Spain

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about El camino

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El camino legally?

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Is El camino worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is El camino?

1 h 31 min

El camino runs 1 h 31 min.

Is El camino based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is El camino in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch El camino?

2ESFR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for El camino in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does El camino use?

Carpet-Rolled CorpseCreepy SouvenirPet the DogImpersonating an OfficerDissonant SerenityCall-BackYou Wouldn't Shoot MeDue to the DeadShout-OutNever Trust a TrailerCombat PragmatistSoundtrack Dissonanceand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for El camino, including Carpet-Rolled Corpse, Creepy Souvenir, Pet the Dog.