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20 Centimeters

2005·Movie
1h 52min·NC-17

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Funny, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

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About

How big is your dream?

Colloquially-told story of a few days in the life of Marieta, who's saving money for the last operation in her change from man to woman. She works as a prostitute in Madrid and longs for a legitimate job. Whenever she builds up her savings, her housemate and best friend Tomás finds ways to spend, lose, or cost her those funds. She meets Raúl, whom she likes and who likes her; the trouble is he also likes that part of her she wants removed. If that's not enough, she also has narcolepsy, and when she conks out, she dreams of musical-theater numbers in which she's the singing and dancing star. Are these dreams always going to be 20 centimeters out of reach?
Musical DramaTransgender JourneyMadrid Urban LifeRomantic ComedyAbsurdist HumorDream SequencesSex Work ThemesSocial CommentaryUnique StorytellingVibrant Characters

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Where can I stream 20 Centimeters legally?

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Is 20 Centimeters worth watching?

52
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 20 Centimeters rated?

NC-17NuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is 20 Centimeters?

1 h 52 min

20 Centimeters runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 20 Centimeters?

Critics54
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate 20 Centimeters higher (74) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is 20 Centimeters in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in France, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch 20 Centimeters?

5ADBEESITNL

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