Finding Altamira

Finding Altamira

Some secrets are too powerful to hide.

Directed by Hugh Hudson

Produced by Morena Films, Movistar Plus+

201697 min5.8 / 10

A warm, intimate historical drama centered on a father-daughter bond forged through the discovery of ancient art, balancing wonder with the weight of historical significance.

The story of nine-year old Maria and her father Marcelino who, in 1879, found the first pre-historic cave paintings at the now world famous Altamira cave.

Questions people ask

  • Is Finding Altamira easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Finding Altamira violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Finding Altamira scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Finding Altamira end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Finding Altamira sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity54

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Finding Altamira

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Finding Altamira

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Finding Altamira, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Finding Altamira, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Finding Altamira, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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