Pellet (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pellet is a 2002 drama directed by Achero Mañas, starring Alberto Jiménez, Juan José Ballesta and Pablo Galán. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Achero Mañas
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Film Movement
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pellet About?
The premise of Pellet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy named Pablo, marked by scars and enduring abuse, experiences a life-altering connection with Alfredo. Alfredo offers Pablo a sense of family and protection from his father's harsh treatment. As Pablo finds comfort and belonging, the constant threat of his father's violence looms, jeopardizing the fragile stability he has discovered and testing the strength of their bond.
Pellet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- school
- friendship
- running away
- classmate
- child abuse
- tattoo artist
- abusive father
- new student
- smoking
- elder
- giving someone a bath
- giving a bath
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- bare chested boy
- train dodging
- boy with bruises on his back
- boy gets a tatoo
- boy with a tattoo
- tetanus shot
- stitches
- boy faints
- tetanus vaccination
- protecting a friend
- father slaps his son
- man carries a boy
- injured boy
- child in danger
- boy
- watching tv
- wetting oneself
- urination
- undressing
- thrill ride
- testimony
- telephone call
- teacher
- surrogate family
- subway
- social worker
- recording studio
- recess
- rain
- rainstorm
- train track
- promise
- prank
- porn magazine
- police
- playground
- picnic
- photograph
Pellet Cast
Alberto Jiménez leads the cast, with Juan José Ballesta and Pablo Galán. Directed by Achero Mañas.
- Director Achero Mañas
Pellet Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pellet 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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Pellet Plot Summary
What happens in Pellet 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
Twelve-year-old Pablo, affectionately known as Pellet, finds himself trapped in a harrowing existence dominated by his overbearing and tyrannical father. Life changes dramatically when he crosses paths with a new classmate, Alfredo, who becomes his ally and introduces him to a more nurturing and supportive family dynamic. This new world is embodied in Alfredo’s free-spirited, fun-loving father, Jose, who represents everything that Pablo longs for in a family.
Full summary
The whole story of Pellet, scene by scene
Pellet Box Office
Pellet grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
Pellet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pellet.
How Well Do You Know Pellet?
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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Pellet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Pellet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pellet?
Pellet runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Pellet released?
Pellet was released on December 13, 2002.
Who directed Pellet?
Pellet was directed by Achero Mañas.
More films by Achero Mañas Who is in the cast of Pellet?
Pellet stars Alberto Jiménez, Juan José Ballesta and Pablo Galán.
How much did Pellet make at the box office?
Pellet grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
How is Pellet rated?
Pellet has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
Does Pellet have a post-credit scene?
No. Pellet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pellet in?
The original language of Pellet is Spanish.
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