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Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) is a 2011 historical film directed by Icíar Bollaín. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes
87%
worldwide gross
$7.3M
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Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Icíar Bollaín
Genre
History
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
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The story

What Is Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) About?

The premise of Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the filming of a historical drama about Christopher Columbus in Bolivia, a director and his crew find themselves caught up in social unrest and protests against the privatization of water. As they attempt to recreate a pivotal moment in history, they are forced to confront the parallels between the Spanish conquest of the Americas five centuries ago and the struggles of the Bolivian people today. The experience profoundly impacts their perspectives and challenges their understanding of colonialism and its enduring legacy.

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Crew

The Director of Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia)

Directed by Icíar Bollaín.

From the director

More from Icíar Bollaín

More films directed by Icíar Bollaín, best-rated first: Take My Eyes, I Am Nevenka, Maixabel and Rosa’s Wedding.

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Ratings

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Plot

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) Plot Summary

What happens in Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mexican filmmaker Sebastián and his Spanish executive producer Costa arrive in the heart of Cochabamba, Bolivia, joined by their dedicated cast and crew, to create a historical film about Christopher Columbus’s daring journey to the New World. The film will explore the imposition of Spanish authority over the indigenous people of Hispaniola, culminating in the courageous rebellion led by Hatuey. With a keen awareness of his budget constraints, Costa opts to shoot in Bolivia, the poorest country in South America, leading to an overwhelming turnout of hundreds of eager Bolivian locals responding to open casting calls.

Full summary

The whole story of Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia), scene by scene

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Box office

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) Box Office

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) grossed $7.3 million worldwide. $518,017 came from the US and Canada and $6.8 million (93%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.3M

US & Canada
$518K
International
$6.8M
US & Canada 7% Rest of the world 93%
Videos

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia).

Even the Rain Trailer 2010 (HD)
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Details

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “También la lluvia” and “Même la pluie”.

Also known as
  • También la lluvia
  • Même la pluie
  • Sogar der Regen
  • 即使是雨
  • 背水一战
  • Conflito das Águas
  • Yağmuru Bile
  • Они продают даже дождь
  • Till och med regnet
  • Und dann der Regen
  • Ismeretlen föld
  • A také déšť
+6 more
  • 雨水危机
  • Дори дъжда
  • Nawet deszcz
  • Sade kuuluu meille
  • 이븐 더 레인, წვიმასაც კი ყიდიან
  • Вони продають навіть дощ

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Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia)?

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) released?

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) was released on February 11, 2011.

Who directed Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia)?

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) was directed by Icíar Bollaín.

More films by Icíar Bollaín

How much did Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) make at the box office?

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) grossed $7.3 million worldwide ($518,017 domestic, $6.8 million international).

How is Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) rated?

Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69% on TMDB, 3.6/5 on Letterboxd and 4.2/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) have a post-credit scene?

No. Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) in?

The original language of Even the Rain (Tambien la Lluvia) is Spanish.

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