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The 33

The 33

Drama · History · 2015

Based on the true story of the collapse of a mine in San Jose, Chile—that left 33 miners isolated underground for 69 days.

Movie details

The 33

“Hope Runs Deep”

2015 Drama · History 2h 0m

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

Based on the true story of the collapse of a mine in San Jose, Chile—that left 33 miners isolated underground for 69 days.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The 33?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Patricia Riggen

Written by

Mikko Alanne · Michael Thomas · Craig Borten · Jose Rivera

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Mario Sepúlveda

Rodrigo Santoro

Rodrigo Santoro

Laurence Golborne

Kate del Castillo

Kate del Castillo

Katty Valdivia

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

María Segovia

James Brolin

James Brolin

Jeff Hart

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Luis Urzua 'Don Lucho'

Cote De Pablo

Cote De Pablo

Jessica Salgado

Court is in session

Put The 33 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.