Vicky Cristina Barcelona

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona

PG-13

2008

1h 36m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) arrive in Spain for a summer vacation at a friend's (Patricia Clarkson) Barcelona home. Visiting an art gallery, they meet seductive painter Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who invites them for a weekend of food, art and sex. Sparks really ignite when his fiery former lover (Penélope Cruz) arrives on the scene, making for a very crowded house.

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Critics Consensus

A beguiling tragicomedy, Vicky Cristina Barcelona charms with beautiful views of the Spanish city and a marvelously well-matched cast.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 29, 2018

This is a slight film, a minor Allen film, a bit of a footnote, but it's warm and engaging and isn't Matchpoint, Scoop or Cassandra's Dream, which has to be a mercy.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 12, 2017

B+

Penelope's performance is a little sterotypoical, but fantastic...

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Jonathan Romney

Film Comment Magazine

Feb 6, 2014

Allen seems uninterested in pushing his material beyond impersonally generic, or even in thinking things through.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 6, 2023

3.5/4

[Rebecca Hall] steals the movie from the trio of well-known stars on the poster.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 21, 2022

2/5

The movie is never as funny or as clever as it tries to be, and it ultimately falls apart in its nonsensical third act.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 13, 2021

The worst aspect of Vicky Cristina Barcelona is its attitude toward art and creativity, which is entirely superficial.

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Alfredo S

@alsuarez Aug 4, 2026

Normal que le dieran un Oscar a Penélope Cruz aquí.

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Francis S.

@FRANNY333 May 18, 2026

★★★★★ Absolutely loved this movie. The vibe, the music, the chemistry between the characters — everything felt so natural and artistic. It made me want to book a flight to Barcelona immediately. Penélope Cruz completely stole the show for me. Such a beautiful, emotional, and unforgettable film.

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Irina A

@Aniri Mar 8, 2026

This movie is the test for emotional intelligence. I love how it was filmed.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Mar 1, 2026

Funny in 1 hour and 36 minutes. Rated PG-13 for Sexuality, Mature Thematic Material and Smoking. Academy Award winner in 2009 for Best Supporting Actress (Penelope Cruz).

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Roger H

@RT59505993 Feb 21, 2026

Felt like an American’s view of what these sophisticated Europeans get up to. Looked like a travelogue, all beautiful and sun-kissed. But for me, ruined by the intrusive voice-over narration explaining what is going on. Show, don’t tell!

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VITALII H

@freakynickison Oct 26, 2025

Pretty plain und simple. Love triangle turned into threesome turned into nothing with the crazy ex involved. I really hoped to find a "Eat, Pray, Love" kinda movie especially when I saw Javier Bardem but I was very disappointed to find out that this is the only simularity these movies have. I decided to watch it because I'm preparing for my upcoming lil vacay in Barcelona and also because of the cast but I got so bored watching that almost forgot why chose this movie ... It's that movie that you put on and fall asleep to. If you saw it and you liked it then good for you because I wish I enjoyed it us much... Maybe I just didn't get it but maybe there was not much to get.

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Synopsis

Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) arrive in Spain for a summer vacation at a friend's (Patricia Clarkson) Barcelona home. Visiting an art gallery, they meet seductive painter Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who invites them for a weekend of food, art and sex. Sparks really ignite when his fiery former lover (Penélope Cruz) arrives on the scene, making for a very crowded house.

Director: Woody Allen
Producer: Letty Aronson, Gareth Wiley, Stephen Tenenbaum
Screenwriter: Woody Allen
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Antena 3 Films, Mediapro Pictures, Antena 3 Televisión, Gravier Productions, The Weinstein Company
Rating: PG-13 (Sexuality|Mature Thematic Material|Smoking)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.2M
Runtime: 1h 36m

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