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Pain and Glory

2019Movie1 h 54 minR

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic877.9Rotten Tomatoes96%85%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic877.9Rotten Tomatoes96%85%

Summary

Salvador Mallo, a filmmaker in the twilight of his career, remembers his life: his mother, his lovers, the actors he worked with.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Written by
Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by
Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar
Music by
Alberto Iglesias

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 22, 2019 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
March 22, 2019
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Proscenium Reveal, Education Mama, Germans Love David Hasselhoff +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pain and Glory?"

Questions about Pain and Glory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pain and Glory?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Pain and Glory from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Pain and Glory worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Pain and Glory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Pain and Glory good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Pain and Glory a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$37 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

Is Pain and Glory in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.