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The 33 (2015)

“Hope Runs Deep”

6.4/10 · 1,014 votes 2h 0m pg-13 DramaHistory

#160 of 292 films from 2015 #2904 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Patricia Riggen · Written by Michael Thomas, Mikko Alanne, Craig Borten, Jose Rivera

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Overview

Based on the true story of the collapse of a mine in San Jose, Chile—that left 33 miners isolated underground for 69 days.

Cast

Antonio Banderasas Mario Sepúlveda
Rodrigo Santoroas Laurence Golborne
Kate del Castilloas Katty Valdivia
Juliette Binocheas María Segovia
James Brolinas Jeff Hart
Lou Diamond Phillipsas Luis Urzua 'Don Lucho'
Cote De Pabloas Jessica Salgado
Naomi Scottas Escarlette Sepúlveda
Jacob Vargasas Edison 'Elvis' Peña
Mario Casasas Álex Vega
Adriana Barrazaas Marta
Bob Guntonas President Sebastián Piñera
Gabriel Byrneas Andre Sougarret
Oscar Nuñezas Yonni Barrios

Facts

Release dateAugust 6, 2015
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) — longer as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$27,972,023 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt2006295

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Questions

How long is The 33?
The 33 runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is The 33 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,014 votes, which places it #160 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 46%) and #2904 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The 33?
The 33 was directed by Patricia Riggen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Miracles from Heaven (2016), Lemonade Mouth (2011), G20 (2025).
Who stars in The 33?
Antonio Banderas as Mario Sepúlveda; Rodrigo Santoro as Laurence Golborne; Kate del Castillo as Katty Valdivia; Juliette Binoche as María Segovia; James Brolin as Jeff Hart; Lou Diamond Phillips as Luis Urzua 'Don Lucho'.
What is The 33 rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The 33?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7659.

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