Broken Embraces (2009)
Spanish and English romance film directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Broken Embraces has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 min). In the US it is rated R. The Spanish film released on 17 March 2009. It is directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar and Blanca Portillo.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Cast
- Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo, José Luis Gómez, Rubén Ochandiano, Tamar Novas, Ángela Molina, Chus Lampreave, Lola Dueñas, Carmen Machi, Rossy de Palma, Agustín Almodóvar
- Cinematography
- Rodrigo Prieto
- Editing
- José Salcedo
- Music
- Alberto Iglesias
- Written by
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Produced by
- Agustín Almodóvar
- Production
- El Deseo
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Budapest Film
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $5.01 million
- Award
- European Film Award for Best Composer
- Set in
- Canary Islands
- Filmed in
- Madrid, Canary Islands
- Country
- Spain
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 17 March 2009
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Broken Embraces?
Broken Embraces has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes, or 129 min.
When did Broken Embraces release?
Broken Embraces released on 17 March 2009.
Who directed Broken Embraces?
Broken Embraces is directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who is in the cast of Broken Embraces?
The cast of Broken Embraces includes Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo, José Luis Gómez, Rubén Ochandiano and Tamar Novas.
How much did Broken Embraces earn at the box office?
Broken Embraces grossed $5.01 million on a budget of $18 million.
What is Broken Embraces rated in the US?
Broken Embraces is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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