Imagining Argentina (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Imagining Argentina is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Christopher Hampton, starring Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson and Rubén Blades. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $383,106 worldwide. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Christopher Hampton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Arenas Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Imagining Argentina About?
The premise of Imagining Argentina without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1970s in Argentina, journalist Cecilia's outspoken criticism draws the attention of the ruling military dictatorship, resulting in her disappearance. Her husband, Carlos, is haunted by disturbing visions related to her fate, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. Driven by love and desperation, he fights to uncover the truth and rescue Cecilia, but when their daughter is also taken, Carlos’s determination intensifies amidst pervasive fear and uncertainty.
Imagining Argentina Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- anal sex
- rape
- operation condor
- clipping a hedge
- teenage boy
- tongue cut out
- the disappeared
- military
- soldier
- police officer
- children's theater
- man
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- power
- jail
- violence
- torture
- raid
- freedom
- shooting
- brother sister relationship
- mother son relationship
- owl
- bus fare
- bus
- killing ground
- tattooed number on arm
- concentration camp survivor
- carnaval
- wearing a wire
- expatriate
- electroshock
- auschwitz
- brick thrown through a window
- broken glass
- falling from a rooftop
- auditory hallucination
- hallucination
- flamingo
- arm bandage
- hand bandage
- blood
- catholic
- catholic church
- church
- nun
- handcuffs
- barbed wire
- prison
- concentration camp
- memory
Where to Watch Imagining Argentina
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Imagining Argentina Cast
Antonio Banderas leads the cast, with Emma Thompson and Rubén Blades. Directed by Christopher Hampton.
- Director Christopher Hampton
Imagining Argentina Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Imagining Argentina 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 56% User score
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Imagining Argentina Plot Summary
What happens in Imagining Argentina from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In A W Bergh, Stockholm, the narrative revolves around the notorious green Ford Falcons of Buenos Aires, infamous for being labeled as “death mobiles.” These vehicles executed sinister tasks for President Videla and a series of junta generals during the oppressive 1970s, emulating the horrifying tactics of dictator Pinochet just across the border in Chile. During this tumultuous period, innocent children protested against inflated school bus fares, only to vanish completely, a phenomenon known as desaparecidos. This dark chapter highlights how military personnel were trained to brutally suppress any opposition in Argentina’s dirty war that raged from the late 1970s into the early 80s.
Full summary
The whole story of Imagining Argentina, scene by scene
Imagining Argentina Box Office
Imagining Argentina grossed $383,106 worldwide. $8,899 came from the US and Canada and $374,207 (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$383.1K
- US & Canada
- $8.9K
- International
- $374.2K
How Well Do You Know Imagining Argentina?
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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What era does 'Imagining Argentina' primarily focus on?
Cars in Imagining Argentina
20 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford Falcon and the 1978 Peugeot 504.
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Dodge D-200 Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz unknown W111 Minor role
Imagining Argentina Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Imaginando Argentina” and “Другата Аржентина”.
- Also known as
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- Imaginando Argentina
- Другата Аржентина
- Pildid Argentinast
- Kuvittelen kaiken
- Argentiina
- Disparitions
- Verschleppt
- Álmaimban Argentína
- Immagini
- ジャスティス 闇の迷宮
- Svajones apie Argentiną
- Mroczna Argentyna
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- Aconteceu na Argentina
- Мечтая об Аргентине
- Kayıp hayatlar
- Visões
- Prokletá Argentina
- חטופים בארגנטינה
- Представи си Аржентина, ოცნება არგენტინაზე
- Мріючи про Аргентину
- 梦想阿根廷
- Reduși la tăcere
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Imagining Argentina FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Imagining Argentina, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Imagining Argentina?
Imagining Argentina runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Imagining Argentina released?
Imagining Argentina was released on June 11, 2004.
Who directed Imagining Argentina?
Imagining Argentina was directed by Christopher Hampton.
More films by Christopher Hampton Who is in the cast of Imagining Argentina?
Imagining Argentina stars Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson and Rubén Blades.
Where can I watch Imagining Argentina?
In the US, Imagining Argentina is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Imagining Argentina make at the box office?
Imagining Argentina grossed $383,106 worldwide ($8,899 domestic, $374,207 international).
How is Imagining Argentina rated?
Imagining Argentina has 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Imagining Argentina have a post-credit scene?
No. Imagining Argentina has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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