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Amores Perros (2000)

“Love. Betrayal. Death.”

7.6/10 · 3,016 votes 2h 34m r ThrillerDrama

#16 of 125 films from 2000 #167 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu · Written by Guillermo Arriaga

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Overview

A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man.

Cast

Gael García Bernalas Octavio
Vanessa Baucheas Susana
Goya Toledoas Valeria
Álvaro Guerreroas Daniel
Emilio Echevarríaas El Chivo
Jorge Salinasas Luis
Rodrigo Murrayas Gustavo
Humberto Bustoas Jorge
Gerardo Campbellas Mauricio
Rosa María Bianchias Tía Luisa
Dunia Saldívaras Mama Susana
Adriana Barrazaas Mama Octavio
José Sefamias Leonardo
Lourdes Echevarríaas Maru

Facts

Release dateJune 16, 2000
Runtime154 min (2h 34m) — longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresThriller, Drama
Original titleAmores perros
LanguageES
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$20,908,467 (10.5× budget)
IMDbtt0245712

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Questions

How long is Amores Perros?
Amores Perros runs 154 minutes (2h 34m), which is long for a thriller — plan for it.
Is Amores Perros worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 3,016 votes, which places it #16 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 88%) and #167 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Amores Perros?
Amores Perros was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Revenant (2015), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), 21 Grams (2003).
Who stars in Amores Perros?
Gael García Bernal as Octavio; Vanessa Bauche as Susana; Goya Toledo as Valeria; Álvaro Guerrero as Daniel; Emilio Echevarría as El Chivo; Jorge Salinas as Luis.
What is Amores Perros rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Amores Perros?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26248.

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