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The Curse of La Llorona

2019·Movie
1h 33min·R
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh atYou scare easily

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About

She wants your children.

In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona's deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.
Supernatural HorrorJump Scare HeavyFolkloric Ghost StoryDemonic PossessionHaunted HouseFamily Under ThreatAtmospheric TerrorIntense Thrills

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Where can I stream The Curse of La Llorona legally?

The Curse of La Llorona is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Curse of La Llorona worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Curse of La Llorona rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Curse of La Llorona?

1 h 33 min

The Curse of La Llorona runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Curse of La Llorona?

Critics34
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate The Curse of La Llorona higher (44) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Curse of La Llorona a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$123 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $123 million worldwide, 13.7 times its budget.

What language is The Curse of La Llorona in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Curse of La Llorona?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Curse of La Llorona in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Curse of La Llorona use?

Would Hurt a ChildNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Actor AllusionHeel–Face TurnOnly a Flesh WoundTaglineRevenge by ProxyThe End... Or Is It?Morning RoutineOffing the OffspringCompany Cross-ReferencesWham Lineand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Curse of La Llorona, including Would Hurt a Child, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Actor Allusion.