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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)

“Today's a marvelous day for adventures!”

6.7/10 · 1,103 votes 2h 13m nr ComedyAdventure

#151 of 328 films from 2018 #1215 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Terry Gilliam · Written by Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni, Miguel de Cervantes

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Overview

Toby, a cynical film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth.

Cast

Adam Driveras Toby
Jonathan Pryceas Don Quixote
Stellan Skarsgårdas The Boss
Jordi Mollàas Alexei Miiskin
Joana Ribeiroas Angelica
Óscar Jaenadaas Gitano
Olga Kurylenkoas Jacqui
Rossy de Palma
Will Keenas Producer
Paloma Bloydas Melissa
Sergi Lópezas Farmer
Lídia Francoas Panicky Woman 1
Bruno Schiappaas Police Chief
Terry Gilliamas Giant #2 (Voice)

Facts

Release dateMay 19, 2018
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$19,116,000
Box office$2,433,457 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt1318517

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Questions

How long is The Man Who Killed Don Quixote?
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is The Man Who Killed Don Quixote worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,103 votes, which places it #151 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 54%) and #1215 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Man Who Killed Don Quixote?
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote was directed by Terry Gilliam. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Brazil (1985), Twelve Monkeys (1995).
Who stars in The Man Who Killed Don Quixote?
Adam Driver as Toby; Jonathan Pryce as Don Quixote; Stellan Skarsgård as The Boss; Jordi Mollà as Alexei Miiskin; Joana Ribeiro as Angelica; Óscar Jaenada as Gitano.
What is The Man Who Killed Don Quixote rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Man Who Killed Don Quixote?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6401.

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