Death of a Cyclist

Death of a Cyclist

Death on the road.

Directed by Juan Antonio Bardem

Produced by Guión PC, Trionfalcine

195588 min7.1 / 10

A morally corrosive thriller about guilt and complicity, where a moment of cowardice unravels two lives through mounting paranoia and social judgment.

A couple having an affair strike a bicyclist with their car and do not offer aid out of fear of their relationship being exposed.

Questions people ask

  • Does Death of a Cyclist end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Death of a Cyclist sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Death of a Cyclist easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Death of a Cyclist scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Death of a Cyclist violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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