Neruda (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Neruda is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Pablo Larraín, starring Gael García Bernal and Luis Gnecco. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes 2017. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
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- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Pablo Larraín
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What Is Neruda About?
The premise of Neruda without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In post-World War II Chile, the celebrated poet Pablo Neruda unexpectedly finds himself a fugitive, pursued by a determined police inspector. Rather than seeking refuge, Neruda cleverly transforms the chase into a unique and artistic challenge. The pursuit attracts international attention, revealing the poet's strength and resilience. Through this game of cat and mouse, Neruda evolves into a symbol of freedom and a lasting literary icon.
Neruda Themes & Keywords
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- bare chested man
- fugitive
- 1940s
- poet
- santiago chile
- man kisses a man
- political repression
- snow
- manhunt
- senator
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- surname as title
- year 1948
- police detective
- escape
- politician
- border crossing
- hiding from the police
- arrest warrant
- latin american history
- true crime
- male male kiss
- pablo neruda
- police investigation
- poetry
- literary narration
- horseback riding
- valparaiso chile
- paris france
- dictatorship
- radio broadcast
- reference to augusto pinochet
- class differences
- first wife
- brothel
- orgy
- hiding place
- propaganda
- first person narration
- famous author
- author
- blocked at border
- border
- fleeing the country
- political violence
- repression
- police repression
- nonlinear timeline
- senate
Where to Watch Neruda
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Neruda Cast
Gael García Bernal leads the cast, with Luis Gnecco. Directed by Pablo Larraín.
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Director Pablo Larraín
Neruda Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Neruda 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Neruda Plot Summary
What happens in Neruda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1946, Chile finds itself at a crossroads of politics and courage. Chile’s president Gabriel González Videla wins the election with Communist support, but soon betrays that backing by banning the party and ordering mass arrests. Senator Pablo Neruda, portrayed by Gael García Bernal, a former ambassador and renowned poet, openly condemns the repression, placing himself in danger as the regime tightens its grip. Neruda and his wife Delia attempt to flee to Argentina through the mountains, yet their path is harshly blocked at the border, forcing them into a perilous hiding.
Full summary
The whole story of Neruda, scene by scene
Neruda Box Office
Neruda grossed $3.9 million worldwide. $939,101 came from the US and Canada and $2.9 million (76%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.9M
- US & Canada
- $939.1K
- International
- $2.9M
Neruda Awards & Nominations
Neruda earned 2 award nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes 2017. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
Neruda Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Neruda – Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Neruda?
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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Neruda Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Νερούδα” and “Неруда”.
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- Νερούδα
- Неруда
- נרודה
- 追捕聂鲁达
- 네루다
- 追緝聶魯達
- 流亡詩人聶魯達
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Neruda FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Neruda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Neruda?
Neruda runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Neruda released?
Neruda was released on December 16, 2016.
Who directed Neruda?
Neruda was directed by Pablo Larraín.
More films by Pablo Larraín Who is in the cast of Neruda?
Neruda stars Gael García Bernal and Luis Gnecco.
Where can I watch Neruda?
In the US, Neruda is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and MUBI and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Neruda make at the box office?
Neruda grossed $3.9 million worldwide ($939,101 domestic, $2.9 million international).
How is Neruda rated?
Neruda has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Neruda nominated for any awards?
Neruda received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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