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La Ciénaga

2001Movie1 h 41 minR

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Chekhov in contemporary Argentina.

Amid the sweltering summer heat in northern Argentina, two middle-class families retreat to a crumbling country estate and a modest townhouse, where strained relationships, simmering tensions, and the presence of children and servants quietly expose the fractures of family life. Between idle days, gossip, and unspoken desires, the boundaries of class, tradition, and faith are reflected in their everyday interactions.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Provincial Life
  • Slow-Paced
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Argentine Cinema
  • Melancholy
  • Character-Driven

Cast

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Directed by
Lucrecia Martel
Written by
Lucrecia Martel
Produced by
Lita Stantic

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Facts

April 12, 2001 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
April 12, 2001
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Argentina, France, Spain
Box office
$103,215
Available in
137 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream La Ciénaga?"

Questions about La Ciénaga

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Where can I stream La Ciénaga?

In the United States, La Ciénaga streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 133 other countries.

Is La Ciénaga worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is La Ciénaga plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is La Ciénaga in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.