Quick Info
- Year
- 2001
- Director
- Guillermo del Toro
- Duration
- 108 min
- Language
- ES
- Country
- ES
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box Office
- $7M
External Ratings
IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes73%
📺 Where to Watch
External links — subscription may be required
The Devil's Backbone
Our Rating
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
Overview
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.4
Acting
7.5
Direction
7.3
Cinematography
7.1
Music
6.9
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
