La Civil fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, no humor.
Tense and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, society, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Tense and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
La Civil is tense, violent, and thrilling. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Everyday modern life, society, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, society, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
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Never underestimate a mother's wrath.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
La Civil is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and strong language.
2 h 20 min
La Civil runs 2 h 20 min.
Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see La Civil much the same way.
It was made in Spanish. Produced in Belgium, Mexico, Romania.
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