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Movie poster: Matinée (1977)
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Matinée

1977 · 98 min Drama Crime Thriller Adventure
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Jorge and Aarón, two young boys growing up in a quiet town often miss classes to go together to the cinema matinee. One day they are kidnapped by robbers while traveling in a truck. After the disintegration of the band, they begin to participate in the robberies until the adventure turns into something more sinister and dangerous.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1977
Country Mexico
Genre Drama, Crime, Thriller, Adventure
Director Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (15 votes)

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The film constructs a stark contrast between childhood innocence and the brutal adult world, relying on the boys' cinematic obsession as a metaphor for their escape. It explores the fragile boundary between play and crime, where youthful fantasies collide with life's harsh truths.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of unease, a thriller that gradually tightens its grip, transforming a youthful adventure into a cautionary tale about the loss of innocence. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jaime Humberto Hermosillo

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Watch in dim light, immersed in the 70s atmosphere where juvenile delinquency meets coming-of-age tension.

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