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Biutiful

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Uxbal, a career criminal, plies his trade in Barcelona's underground sweatshops and back alleys. Unlike his associates, he has some respect for the poor workers under his thumb and is a devoted father. Told that he is ill and has just a few months to live, Uxbal tries to get his affairs in order before the spirits, with whom he communes, come to claim him.
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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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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Apr 3, 2019
2.5/5
What kept me glued was the leading man whose increasingly ravaged eyes reflect a thousand tragedies with such ease: [Javier] Bardem is truly 'biutiful'. Go to Full Review Caryn James Newsday Feb 7, 2018
Irritu's trademark interwoven plots have one thread too many here, but this shattering experience-earthbound and fraught with the afterlife-is worth every undying minute. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 8, 2017
A+
Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to Biutiful. Go to Full Review Jordan Brooks Vague Visages Aug 1, 2023
While Iñárritu’s tactics can become tiresome over multiple views, he is perhaps one of the greatest, single-experience filmmakers working today. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 3, 2020
3.5/4.0
It is a heartfelt, beautifully constructed, heartbreaking and, at times, difficult to watch downer. Go to Full Review Felicia Feaster Charleston City Paper Jan 21, 2020
Biutiful is a vision of a society that has broken down into layers of corruption, whose murk and misery can recall future-shock yarns like Blade Runner. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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T M @darkscreen Sep 14, 2026 Grim, yes, but I imagine that immigrant lives lived on the margins in big cities like Barcelona are grim amongst the Spanish locals who are largely oblivious. The acting was stellar and the portrayal by young son of the father was just excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed this gritty film. See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Jun 2, 2026 Grim, dirty, and chaotic. It is hard to imagine how we rated it 4 stars when we first saw it in 2022. This time it felt oppressive and unpleasant from the start, and after 30 minutes we had no desire to stay with it. See more Erik B. @RT48487882 Mar 12, 2026 I feel it’s an underrated movie with a insanely realistic plot. I do believe Javier Bardem should have won the Oscar for this movie See more David S @RT73908999 May 20, 2025 A remarkable film with English subtitles. Javier Berdem's performance is extraordinary. It is difficult subject matter, but If you have lived & loved, If you have lived through loss & regret, if you have had a hard life, you will relate. You will probably cry. In the end, what is really important is family and the children and doing the right thing. I love you Amanda. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Mar 26, 2025 Filme ruim, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas e pioram o filme, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores. See more Francisco S @FranciscoSerrano73 Mar 18, 2025 It's not a bad movie. It's just the kind of depressing subject you might want to avoid. See more Read all reviews
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Alejandro González Iñárritu

Director

Javier Bardem

Uxbal

Maricel Álvarez

Marambra

Eduard Fernández

Tito

Diaryatou Daff

Igé

Taisheng Chen

Hai

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Synopsis Uxbal, a career criminal, plies his trade in Barcelona's underground sweatshops and back alleys. Unlike his associates, he has some respect for the poor workers under his thumb and is a devoted father. Told that he is ill and has just a few months to live, Uxbal tries to get his affairs in order before the spirits, with whom he communes, come to claim him.
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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