Broken Embraces

Name: Broken Embraces
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2009-03-18
Duration: 2 h 7 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo, José Luis Gómez, Rubén Ochandiano

2009·Movie·R·127 min·★ 7.2(715)

Drama Romance Thriller More Spanish titles

“Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.”

Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.

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About Broken Embraces

Broken Embraces is a 2009 Spanish-language drama, romance and thriller film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The cast is led by Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.

Broken Embraces was produced by El Deseo and made in Spain. It was released on March 18, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Writers: Pedro Almodóvar
Release date: March 18, 2009
Original language: Spanish
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Budget: $18 million
Box office: $31 million
Production: El Deseo

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Broken Embraces cast & crew

Broken Embraces was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and written by Pedro Almodóvar.

The cast features Penélope Cruz as Lena, Lluís Homar as Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine, Blanca Portillo as Judit García, José Luis Gómez as Ernesto Martel, Rubén Ochandiano as Ray X, and Tamar Novas as Diego.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alberto Iglesias, cinematography is by Rodrigo Prieto, and it was produced by Esther García and Agustín Almodóvar.

Is Broken Embraces worth watching?

Broken Embraces holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 715 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and thriller, Broken Embraces is worth a place on your watchlist.

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