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The Spanish Apartment (2002)

“They came from Paris, Rome, London and Berlin to… the Spanish Apartment… where a year can change a lifetime.”

7.1/10 · 1,263 votes 2h 2m ComedyRomanceDrama

#42 of 154 films from 2002 #728 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Cédric Klapisch · Written by Cédric Klapisch

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Overview

A strait-laced French student moves into an apartment in Barcelona with a cast of six other characters from all over Europe. Together, they speak the international language of love and friendship.

Cast

Romain Durisas Xavier
Audrey Tautouas Martine
Kelly Reillyas Wendy
Cécile de Franceas Isabelle
Cristina Brondoas Soledad
Federico D'Annaas Alessandro
Barnaby Metschuratas Tobias
Christian Paghas Lars
Martine Demaretas La mère de Xavier
Javier Corominaas Juan
Jacnoas Le père de Xavier
Judith Godrècheas Anne-Sophie
Kevin Bishopas William
Xavier de Guillebonas Jean-Michel

Facts

Release dateJune 19, 2002
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
Original titleL'Auberge espagnole
LanguageFR
Budget$5,300,000
Box office$3,897,799 (0.7× budget)
IMDbtt0283900

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Questions

How long is The Spanish Apartment?
The Spanish Apartment runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is The Spanish Apartment worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,263 votes, which places it #42 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 73%) and #728 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Spanish Apartment?
The Spanish Apartment was directed by Cédric Klapisch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Back to Burgundy (2017), Chinese Puzzle (2013), Russian Dolls (2005).
Who stars in The Spanish Apartment?
Romain Duris as Xavier; Audrey Tautou as Martine; Kelly Reilly as Wendy; Cécile de France as Isabelle; Cristina Brondo as Soledad; Federico D'Anna as Alessandro.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Spanish Apartment?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/62498.

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