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The Mexican Suitcase

2011·Movie
1h 26min
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–83%

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PhiloFandorFawesomeCineverseDocuramaFilmsTubi TV

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The Mexican Suitcase fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The story of the recovery of the negatives of thousands of photos taken by three photographers during the Spanish Civil War that were found seventy years later in a suitcase, inside a closet in Mexico City.
Spanish Civil WarLost PhotographsDocumentaryHistorical RecoveryMexico CityPhotography HistoryArchival DiscoveryCultural Heritage

Crew

Directed by:
Trisha Ziff
Written by:
Trisha Ziff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mexican Suitcase

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Where can I stream The Mexican Suitcase legally?

PhiloFandorFawesomeCineverseDocuramaFilmsTubi TV

The Mexican Suitcase is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mexican Suitcase worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Mexican Suitcase?

1 h 26 min

The Mexican Suitcase runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Mexican Suitcase in?

SpanishEnglishCatalan

It was made in Spanish, with some English, Catalan. Produced in Mexico, Spain, France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mexican Suitcase?

4CAESMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mexican Suitcase in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.