Madrid, 1987

Madrid, 1987

Directed by David Trueba

Produced by Buenavida Producciones

2012104 min6.5 / 10

A contemplative romantic drama set in 1980s Madrid that examines an age-gap relationship through the lens of desire, power dynamics, and self-discovery.

In 1987 Madrid, the unexpected encounter between a seasoned journalist and a young student leads to a profound exploration of love, desire, politics, power, and discovery of each other.

Questions people ask

  • Is Madrid, 1987 violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Madrid, 1987 scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Madrid, 1987 easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is Madrid, 1987 sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does Madrid, 1987 end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity37

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Madrid, 1987

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Madrid, 1987

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Madrid, 1987, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Madrid, 1987, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Madrid, 1987, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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