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El Gordo: A True Story

2010Show1 season2 episodes

ComedyDrama
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

A moving comedy series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Based on real facts. A working class family going through a particularly bad patch wins one of the biggest lottery awards in history. Their life changes radically but not always for the better. A history about family, love, money and human existence.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Lottery Win
  • Social Commentary
  • Character Study
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Human Condition
  • Bittersweet Narrative
  • Life Changes
  • Money & Relationships

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alberto Ruiz Rojo
Written by
Felipe Mellizo, Luis Arranz

Everyone

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Facts

March 28, 2010 · April 4, 2010 · Ended

First aired
March 28, 2010
Last aired
April 4, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream El Gordo: A True Story?"

Questions about El Gordo: A True Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Gordo: A True Story?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is El Gordo: A True Story worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.6).

Is El Gordo: A True Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch El Gordo: A True Story?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 75 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2010.

Will El Gordo: A True Story make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is El Gordo: A True Story 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 El Gordo: A True Story in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.