Romantic music film

Chico & Rita (2012): Ratings

Name: Chico & Rita
Genre: Romance, Music, Animation
Released: 2012-02-10
Duration: 1 h 34 min

Chico & Rita is a 2012 romantic music film directed by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
award nominations: 2
Metascore: 76

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Released: February 10, 2012
Runtime: 1h 34m (94 min)
Directors: Fernando Trueba , Javier Mariscal and Tono Errando
Genres: Romance , Music , Animation
Original language: Spanish
Studio: Magic Light Pictures
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Chico & Rita About?

The premise of Chico & Rita without spoilers.

In 1940s Cuba, Chico, a gifted pianist, falls for the captivating Rita, a singer with an unforgettable voice. Their burgeoning romance intertwines with the lively music scene of Havana, and as they pursue their dreams, they face challenges and heartbreak. The journey takes them from Cuba to glamorous destinations like New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas, testing the strength of their connection amidst the pursuit of fame and fortune.

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Crew

The Director of Chico & Rita

Directed by Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal and Tono Errando.

Co-director Fernando Trueba
Co-director Javier Mariscal
Co-director Tono Errando

From the directors

More from the Directors of Chico & Rita

More films directed by the directors of Chico & Rita, best-rated first: Memories of My Father, They Shot the Piano Player, Calle 54 and The Artist and the Model.