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BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths

2022Movie2 h 39 minR

ComedyDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic556.9Rotten Tomatoes60%68%

An intricate, philosophical comedy movie about a real life story and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Experience a state of mind.

A renowned Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker living in Los Angeles, after being named the recipient of a prestigious international award, is compelled to return to his native country, unaware that this simple trip will push him to an existential limit.

Feels like

  • Existential Crisis
  • Memory and Identity
  • Mexican Identity
  • Surreal Narrative
  • Autobiographical
  • Philosophical
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Drama
  • Cultural Reflection

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Written by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone
Produced by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Stacy Perskie
Music by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Bryce Dessner

Everyone

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Facts

October 27, 2022 · 2 h 39 min · R

Released
October 27, 2022
Runtime
2 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, United States
Available in
131 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths?"

Questions about BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths

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Where can I stream BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths?

Netflix

In the United States, BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (58).

Will BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.

Is BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.