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20 Centimeters

2005Movie1 h 52 minNC-17

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

A quirky, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Story

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?

Feels like

  • Musical Drama
  • Transgender Journey
  • Madrid Urban Life
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Dream Sequences
  • Sex Work Themes
  • Social Commentary
  • Unique Storytelling
  • Vibrant Characters

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ramón Salazar
Written by
Ramón Salazar
Music by
Najwa Nimri

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Facts

June 10, 2005 · 1 h 52 min · NC-17

Released
June 10, 2005
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
France, Spain
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream 20 Centimeters?"

Questions about 20 Centimeters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 20 Centimeters?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 20 Centimeters worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (54).

Will 20 Centimeters make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is 20 Centimeters good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is 20 Centimeters in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.