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Roma

Roma

Drama · 2018

In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

Movie details

Roma

“There are periods in history that scar societies and moments in life that transform us as individuals.”

2018 Drama 2h 15m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

7.6 / 10

Community rating

In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Roma?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

Taste neighbourhood

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alfonso Cuarón

Written by

Alfonso Cuarón

Yalitza Aparicio

Yalitza Aparicio

Cleo Gutiérrez

Marina de Tavira

Marina de Tavira

Sofía

Diego Cortina Autrey

Diego Cortina Autrey

Toño

Carlos Peralta

Carlos Peralta

Paco

Marco Graf

Marco Graf

Pepe

Daniela Demesa

Daniela Demesa

Sofi

Nancy García García

Nancy García García

Adela

Court is in session

Put Roma 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.