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Bitter Sugar

1996Movie1 h 42 min

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–72%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–72%

Summary

A patriot (René Lavan) with a rebellious brother falls in love with a dissident's daughter (Mayte Vilán) in Castro's Cuba.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Crew

Directed by
Leon Ichaso
Written by
Pelayo García, Leon Ichaso
Produced by
Esteban Alvarez

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Facts

February 10, 1996 · 1 h 42 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 10, 1996
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
United States, Dominican Republic

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bitter Sugar worth watching?"

Questions about Bitter Sugar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bitter Sugar worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7).

Is Bitter Sugar good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Bitter Sugar?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Bitter Sugar in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.