Biutiful (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Biutiful is a 2010 drama directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, starring Javier Bardem. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes and earned $25.1 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on Kanopy and Netflix, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 27m (147 min)
- Director
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Liddell Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Biutiful About?
The premise of Biutiful without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In contemporary Barcelona, a man named Ugo (Javier Bardem) struggles with inner demons while trying to safeguard his children from the city’s underbelly. He navigates a world of illegal immigration, petty crime, and exploitation, confronting both his own mortality and the challenges of fatherhood. The film, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, explores themes of redemption and resilience against a backdrop of urban decay, and earned Javier Bardem the Best Actor prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
Biutiful Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male ponytail
- babysitter
- marriage
- illegal immigration
- bipolar disorder
- illness
- washing hands
- washing face
- watch
- blowing out a candle
- drug abuse
- eating with one's fingers
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- flower
- pill
- police officer
- omelet
- sense of hearing
- theft
- tv news
- television reporter
- spirit
- bedwetting
- immigrant
- dead animal
- husband wife estrangement
- clubbed
- pouring a drink on someone
- billy club
- shoe hanging from a telephone wire
- cocaine
- train station
- child smoking
- dying
- misspelling
- cell phone
- watching tv
- surrealism
- upside down camera shot
- dying of cancer
- daughter's birthday
- bribing the police
- female topless nudity
- burnt mattress
- sweat shop
- foot chase
- money hidden in a sock
- interrupted fellatio
- space heater
- eating ice cream
- masseuse
Where to Watch Biutiful
Stream it on Kanopy and Netflix, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Biutiful Cast
Javier Bardem stars in Biutiful. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
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Director Alejandro González Iñárritu
Biutiful Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Biutiful 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 72% User score
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Biutiful Plot Summary
What happens in Biutiful from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Uxbal, portrayed by Javier Bardem, finds himself in a snowy forest where he encounters a younger man, who is revealed to be his father—a figure who tragically died in exile in Mexico due to his opposition to Franco. During this poignant meeting, they share a cigarette and converse about various topics, including the sounds of the sea.
Full summary
The whole story of Biutiful, scene by scene
Biutiful Box Office
Biutiful grossed $25.1 million worldwide. $5.1 million came from the US and Canada and $20 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.1M
- US & Canada
- $5.1M
- International
- $20M
Biutiful Awards & Nominations
Biutiful was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 6 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.
6 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2011 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Javier Bardem
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Oscars 2011 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Javier Bardem
- Nominated Foreign Language Film
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Critics' Choice 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Golden Globes 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
Biutiful Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Biutiful.
How Well Do You Know Biutiful?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character in 'Biutiful'?
Cars in Biutiful
29 cars on screen, including the 1991 Audi S2 Coupé B4 and the 1990 Citroën C25.
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1991 Audi S2 Coupé B4 Important role -
1990 Citroën C25 Important role -
1991 Citroën BX 19 GTI Minor role -
2008 Citroën C4 Minor role
Biutiful Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Бьютифул” and “美错”.
- Also known as
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- Бьютифул
- 美错
- ביותיפול
- Frumos
- Б`ютифул
- 비우티풀
- Бютифул
- 最後的美麗
- BIUTIFUL ビューティフル
- Cuộc Đời Đẹp
- 美麗末日
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Biutiful FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Biutiful, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Biutiful?
Biutiful runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
When was Biutiful released?
Biutiful was released on December 29, 2010.
Who directed Biutiful?
Biutiful was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
More films by Alejandro González Iñárritu Who is in the cast of Biutiful?
Biutiful stars Javier Bardem.
Where can I watch Biutiful?
In the US, Biutiful is streaming on Kanopy and Netflix and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Biutiful make at the box office?
Biutiful grossed $25.1 million worldwide ($5.1 million domestic, $20 million international).
How is Biutiful rated?
Biutiful has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Biutiful nominated for any awards?
Biutiful received 6 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
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