Biutiful

2010 • 2h 28m •

Drama

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★ 7.2/10

1,248 reviews

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This is a story of a man in free fall. On the road to redemption, darkness lights his way. Connected with the afterlife, Uxbal is a tragic hero and father of two who's sensing the danger of death. He struggles with a tainted reality and a fate that works against him in order to forgive, for love, and forever.

"You don't choose your family. We all belong to somebody, but to belong to Uxbal and Marambra, is both a blessing and a curse."

Top Billed Cast

Javier Bardem

Uxbal

Maricel Álvarez

Marambra

Hanaa Bouchaib

Ana

Guillermo Estrella

Mateo

Eduard Fernández

Tito

Cheikh Ndiaye

Ekweme

Diaryatou Daff

Ige

Cheng Taishen

Hai

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F Filipe Manuel Neto Verified TMDB Critic

2022-07-28

**Essay on the brevity of life.**

What would you do if you knew that you have a few months to live and a life full of problems and unresolved issues? That's what happened to the central character of this film, a production made halfway between Spain and Mexico, skillfully directed by Alejandro González Iñarritu. The film is set in Barcelona and the main character, Uxbal, is a dubious individual who has a close relationship with organized crime and is far from the likable type that we easily like. In addition to his illegal business, which goes relatively poorly due to various problems and...