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Mexican Wave

2018·Movie
1h 1min·PG-13

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Mexican Wave fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They never knew they cared so much...

A documentary following a group of London-based Mexicans and non-Mexicans, campaigning for democracy and an end – an answer, to the forced disappearances of 43 rural farming students in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, on September 2014 and the routine killings of Mexicans, including all too often students, journalists; along with the impunity that follows, and the systemic political and economic issues surrounding these circumstances.
Political ActivismMexican PoliticsSocial JusticeDocumentaryLondon-BasedForced DisappearancesStudent ProtestsImpunitySystemic Issues

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Where can I stream Mexican Wave legally?

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Is Mexican Wave worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 9.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mexican Wave rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mexican Wave?

1 h 1 min

Mexican Wave runs 1 h 1 min.

What language is Mexican Wave in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain, Mexico, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mexican Wave?

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