Name: Máncora
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-03-20
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Jason Day, Elsa Pataky, Enrique Murciano, Phellipe Haagensen, Liz Gallardo

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Sometimes paradise has a price.

Following the suicide of his father, haunted by inner demons and his hatred for the world, Santiago decides to escape from Lima and take refuge in Máncora, a beach to the north of Peru where it is always summer.

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Peruvian Drama
Dysfunctional Family
Coming-of-Age
Inner Demons
Emotional Turmoil
Psychological Depth
Summer Escape
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Directed by: Ricardo de Montreuil
Written by: Oscar Orlando Torres, Ricardo de Montreuil
Music by: Angelo Milli

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Facts

March 20, 2009 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released: March 20, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: Spanish
Also spoken: English, Portuguese
Made in: Peru, Spain
Budget: $2 million
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Máncora?

In the United States, Máncora is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Máncora worth watching?

44

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Máncora good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Máncora in English?

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No, it was made in Spanish, with some English and Portuguese.