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Los hijos de Sanchez

1978Movie2 h 6 min

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A deeply moving, melancholic movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

The Sanchez clan have seen the worst of times, but they have survived by sticking together. When Sanchez's oldest daughter Consuelo plans to build a life of her own, the family and Sanchez face an enormous challenge.

Feels like

  • Poetic Neorealist Drama
  • Mexican Working-Class Portrait
  • Intense Family Bonds
  • Heartbreaking Coming-of-Age
  • Social Inequality Critique
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Authentic Street-Level Perspective
  • Tragic Yet Hopeful

Crew

Directed by
Hall Bartlett
Written by
Cesare Zavattini, Hall Bartlett
Music by
Chuck Mangione

Everyone

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Facts

November 16, 1978 · 2 h 6 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 16, 1978
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Original language
Spanish

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Los hijos de Sanchez okay for kids?"

Questions about Los hijos de Sanchez

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Los hijos de Sanchez okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Los hijos de Sanchez plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Los hijos de Sanchez in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.