Bella (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bella is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, starring Ramón Rodríguez, Manny Pérez and Tammy Blanchard. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $12.1 million worldwide on a $3.3 million budget. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 2006. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Alejandro Gomez Monteverde
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- Budget
- $3.3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bella About?
The premise of Bella without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A celebrated soccer star, on the verge of a lucrative signing bonus, faces a sudden career setback. He finds comfort in the company of a New York City waitress struggling with her own sense of self. Their unexpected meeting blossoms into a deep connection, leading them on a transformative journey of romance and personal growth as they navigate their individual challenges.
Bella Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- character name as title
- forename as title
- reference to abortion
- reference to adoption
- young man with beard
- brother brother hug
- classic car
- new york city
- restaurant chef
- crying woman
- pregnant waitress
- soccer star
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- fired from a job
- soccer ball
- train ride
- rumba
- riding the subway
- teddy bear as a gift
- street life
- cadillac convertible
- family dinner
- involuntary manslaughter
- mexican family
- taking a bath
- sleeping on a beach
- flash forward
- mother daughter reunion
- past
- restaurant
- inter cultural
- latino
- mother son relationship
- male female relationship
- macguffin
- haunted by the past
- flashback
- father son relationship
- death of a child
- blind man
- big city
- beach
- accidental death
- one word title
- pregnancy
- car accident
Bella Cast
Ramón Rodríguez leads the cast, with Manny Pérez and Tammy Blanchard. Directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde
Also Starring in Bella
· 6 moreBella Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bella 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 63% User score
See on TMDB
Bella Plot Summary
What happens in Bella from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York City, José Ramón Rodríguez works as a cook in a Mexican restaurant owned by his stern chef brother, Manny Manny Pérez. The place is tense with the pressure of opening soon, and the mood tightens when a waitress named Nina Tammy Blanchard arrives late for the second day in a row, drawing a sharp rebuke from Manny. As Nina leaves in a fluster, she drops a teddy bear, and José instinctively rushes after her to return it. The moment becomes more than a simple errand when Nina confesses that she is pregnant and struggling with morning sickness, exposing the fragility behind her defiance. To help, José offers to stroll around the city, a small gesture that opens a door between two strangers.
Full summary
The whole story of Bella, scene by scene
Bella Box Office & Budget
Bella grossed $12.1 million worldwide on a $3.3 million budget, 3.7 times what it cost. $8.1 million came from the US and Canada and $4 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.1M
3.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $8.1M
- International
- $4M
- Budget
- $3.3M
Bella Awards & Nominations
Bella won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 2006.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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TIFF 2006 1 win · 1 nomination- Won People's Choice Award – Alejandro Gomez Monteverde
Bella Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bella.
Bella Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “벨라” and “בלה”.
- Also known as
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- 벨라
- בלה
- Bela
- 贝拉
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stella, Bella and the Boys and Stella.
Bella FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bella, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bella?
Bella runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Bella released?
Bella was released on October 26, 2007.
Who directed Bella?
Bella was directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde.
More films by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde Who is in the cast of Bella?
Bella stars Ramón Rodríguez, Manny Pérez and Tammy Blanchard, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Bella make at the box office?
Bella grossed $12.1 million worldwide ($8.1 million domestic, $4 million international) on a budget of $3.3 million.
How is Bella rated?
Bella has 47 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
What awards did Bella win?
Bella won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 2006.
Does Bella have a post-credit scene?
No. Bella has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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