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Amores Perros

2000·Movie
2h 34min·R
IMDb8.0Metacritic838.4Rotten Tomatoes93%94%

Where to watch

MUBIBFI Player

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Amores Perros fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Love. Betrayal. Death.

A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man.
Urban TragedyInterwoven StorylinesMexican CinemaSocial RealismDog as MetaphorBleakGrittyComplex CharactersEmotional Impact

Crew

Directed by:
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Adrian Grünberg, Carlos Hidalgo
Written by:
Guillermo Arriaga
Produced by:
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Guillermo Arriaga, Claudia Puebla
Composed by:
Gustavo Santaolalla, Martín Hernández, Roland N. Thai

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Amores Perros

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amores Perros legally?

MUBIBFI Player

Amores Perros is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amores Perros worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amores Perros rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Amores Perros?

2 h 34 min

Amores Perros runs 2 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amores Perros?

Critics88
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see Amores Perros much the same way.

Was Amores Perros a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$21 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 10.5 times its budget.

What language is Amores Perros in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Amores Perros?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amores Perros in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Amores Perros use?

Downer EndingStalker Without a CrushNever Bring a Knife to a Gun FightProfessional KillerLove HurtsHyperlink StoryUtopia Justifies the MeansDaddy Had a Good Reason for Abandoning YouCrippling Overspecialization"Not So Different" RemarkAll Girls Want Bad BoysAnimal Metaphorand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Amores Perros, including Downer Ending, Stalker Without a Crush, Never Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight.