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The Zone

2007·Movie·R·97 min·6.3(123)

Residents of an enclosed neighborhood in the middle of Mexico DF are shocked by a violent crime, and for one resident in particular, young Alejandro, the drama is ratcheted up when he encounters the lone kid who escaped the event and is hiding out within the neighborhood's borders.

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About The Zone

The Zone is a 2007 Spanish-language thriller and drama film directed by Rodrigo Plá. The cast is led by Daniel Giménez Cacho, Daniel Tovar, Alan Chávez. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.

The Zone was produced by Morena Films, FIDECINE, and Buenaventura and made in Mexico. It was released on September 1, 2007, and carries a R certification.

Director
Rodrigo Plá
Writers
Laura Santullo, Rodrigo Plá
Release date
September 1, 2007
Original language
Spanish
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Mexico
Production
Morena Films, FIDECINE, Buenaventura
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The Zone cast & crew

The Zone was directed by Rodrigo Plá and written by Laura Santullo and Rodrigo Plá.

The cast features Daniel Giménez Cacho as Daniel, Daniel Tovar as Alejandro, Alan Chávez as Miguel, Carlos Bardem as Gerardo, Mario Zaragoza as Comandante Rigoberto, and Marina de Tavira as Andrea.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fernando Velázquez and cinematography is by Emiliano Villanueva.

Is The Zone worth watching?

The Zone holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 123 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller and drama, The Zone is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Zone

Daniel Giménez Cacho

Daniel Giménez Cacho

Daniel

Daniel Tovar

Daniel Tovar

Alejandro

Alan Chávez

Alan Chávez

Miguel

Carlos Bardem

Carlos Bardem

Gerardo

Mario Zaragoza

Mario Zaragoza

Comandante Rigoberto

Marina de Tavira

Marina de Tavira

Andrea

Maribel Verdú

Maribel Verdú

Mariana

Fernando Becerril

Fernando Becerril

De La Garza

Andrés Montiel

Andrés Montiel

Diego

Claudio Obregón

Claudio Obregón

Ricardo

Blanca Guerra

Blanca Guerra

Lucía

Mayra Sérbulo

Mayra Sérbulo

Ernestina

The Zone — FAQs

Where can I watch The Zone in United States?

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What language is The Zone in?

The Zone is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Zone?

The Zone runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is The Zone rated?

The Zone is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 123 ratings.

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