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El ganador

1992Movie1 h 26 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

A little girl who dresses as a boy to steal so she can support herself and her guardian who is like a father to her. One day while stealing meets a young man who gives her a job and becomes good friends with her.

Feels like

  • Mexican Social Realism
  • Childhood Resilience
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Poverty and Survival
  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Gender Identity Exploration
  • Urban Street Life
  • Emotional Coming-of-Age
  • Classic Cinema of Mexico

Crew

Directed by
Sergio Véjar
Written by
Kiki Galindo

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Facts

February 8, 1992 · 1 h 26 min · Violence

Released
February 8, 1992
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is El ganador worth watching?"

Questions about El ganador

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is El ganador worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Is El ganador okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is El ganador plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is El ganador in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.