Javier Bardem's searing performance helps to elevate Biutiful, as does Alejandro González Iñárritu's craftsmanship, but the film often lapses into contrivance and grimness.
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Biutiful
Movie Info
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Director -
Alejandro González Iñárritu -
Producer -
Alejandro González Iñárritu , Fernando Bovaira , Jon Kilik -
Screenwriter -
Alejandro González Iñárritu , Armando Bo , Nicolás Giacobone -
Distributor -
Roadside Attractions -
Production Co -
Menage Atroz , Ikiru Films , Mod Producciones -
Rating -
R (Drug Use|Disturbing Images|Language|Nudity|Some Sexual Content) -
Genre -
Drama , Romance -
Original Language -
Spanish -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Jan 28, 2011, Limited -
Release Date (Streaming) -
May 31, 2012 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$5.1M -
Runtime -
2h 27m
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