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Bad Education (2004)

7.4/10 · 1,097 votes 1h 45m nc-17 DramaCrime

#28 of 179 films from 2004 #1005 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · Written by Pedro Almodóvar

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Overview

When an old friend brings filmmaker Enrique Goded a semi-autobiographical script chronicling their adolescence, Enrique is forced to relive his youth spent at a Catholic boarding school. Weaving through past and present, the script follows a transvestite performer who reconnects with a grade school sweetheart. Spurred on by this chance encounter, the character reflects on her childhood sexual victimization and the trauma of closeting her sexual orientation.

Cast

Gael García Bernalas Ángel / Juan / Zahara
Fele Martínezas Enrique Goded
Daniel Giménez Cachoas Padre Manolo
Lluís Homaras Sr. Berenguer
Francisco Maestreas Padre José
Francisco Boiraas Ignacio
Juan Fernándezas Martín
Nacho Pérezas Young Ignacio
Raúl García Forneiroas Young Enrique
Javier Cámaraas Paca / Paquito
Alberto Ferreiroas Enrique Serrano
Petra Martínezas Madre
Sandraas Transformista
Roberto Hoyasas Camarero

Facts

Release dateMarch 19, 2004
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Crime
Original titleLa mala educación
LanguageES
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$40,266,982 (8.1× budget)
IMDbtt0275491

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Questions

How long is Bad Education?
Bad Education runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Bad Education worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,097 votes, which places it #28 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 85%) and #1005 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Bad Education?
Bad Education was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Talk to Her (2002), All About My Mother (1999), Volver (2006).
Who stars in Bad Education?
Gael García Bernal as Ángel / Juan / Zahara; Fele Martínez as Enrique Goded; Daniel Giménez Cacho as Padre Manolo; Lluís Homar as Sr. Berenguer; Francisco Maestre as Padre José; Francisco Boira as Ignacio.
What is Bad Education rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bad Education?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35140.

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