Cronos (1994): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Cronos is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Federico Luppi and Ron Perlman. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Guillermo del Toro
- Original language
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English - Studio
- October Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cronos About?
The premise of Cronos without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An aging antique dealer unexpectedly acquires an ancient artifact, the Cronos scarab, which grants him the gift of eternal youth and incredible vitality. However, his newfound life comes with a dark side – an insatiable thirst for blood. As he struggles to control his condition and enjoy his extended lifespan, he finds himself hunted by those who seek to take the scarab back, forcing him to confront the dangerous consequences of immortality.
Cronos Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mexican horror
- immortality
- letter writing
- healing power
- cane sheaved knife
- ruthless businessman
- mechanical toy
- new year's eve party
- photosensitivity
- wake
- cult film
- year 1996
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- year 1997
- writer director
- mexico
- veracruz mexico
- feature film directorial debut
- antique book
- reference to the inquisition
- industralist
- self sacrifice
- mythology
- religiosity
- sight gags
- inheritance
- fall from roof
- fatal fall off building
- blood thirsty
- vampire horror
- melodrama
- morality play
- supernatural thriller
- lust for eternal life
- family drama
- fantasy drama
- dark fantasy
- supernatural fantasy
- supernatural horror
- neo noir horror
- monster horror
- folk horror
- anorexia
- reference to the fountain of youth
- gas oven
- little girl
- dying man
- man with sideburns
- f word
- dark comedy
- vampire
Cronos Cast
Federico Luppi leads the cast, with Ron Perlman. Directed by Guillermo del Toro.
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Director Guillermo del Toro
Cronos Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cronos 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 67% User score
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Cronos Plot Summary
What happens in Cronos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1536, the alchemist Humberto Oganelli (Mario Iván Martínez) arrives in Veracruz, Mexico, seeking refuge from the Inquisition. Appointed as the official watchmaker for the viceroy, Oganelli embarks on a quest to perfect an invention he dubs the Cronos device, believing it holds the key to eternal life. Fast forward to 1937, a tragic incident unfolds when a building collapses, revealing a peculiar man with skin resembling marble, mortally wounded with a fatal chest wound. His final words echo: Sua tempore. This man is Oganelli, and the secrets surrounding his death remain obscured to the public.
Full summary
The whole story of Cronos, scene by scene
Cronos Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Clip Trailer (YouTube Movies)
- Clip Clip
- Featurette Mark kermode reviews Cronos (1992) | BFI Player
How Well Do You Know Cronos?
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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In what year does Humberto Oganelli first seek the Cronos device?
Cars in Cronos
1 car on screen: the Peugeot 404.
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Peugeot 404 Important role
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Movies Like Cronos
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cronofobia, Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter and Cataclysm.
Cronos FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cronos, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cronos?
Cronos runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Cronos released?
Cronos was released on March 30, 1994.
Who directed Cronos?
Cronos was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
More films by Guillermo del Toro Who is in the cast of Cronos?
Cronos stars Federico Luppi and Ron Perlman.
How is Cronos rated?
Cronos has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Cronos have a post-credit scene?
No. Cronos has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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