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Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Broken Embraces (2009) is a drama, romance and thriller film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, released on March 18, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo and José Luis Gómez. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 734 ratings.
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Penélope Cruz
as Lena
Lluís Homar
as Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
Blanca Portillo
as Judit García
José Luis Gómez
as Ernesto Martel
Rubén Ochandiano
as Ray X
Tamar Novas
as Diego
Ángela Molina
as Lena's Mother
Chus Lampreave
as Concierge
Kiti Mánver
as Madame Mylene
Lola Dueñas
as Lip Reader
Mariola Fuentes
as Edurne
Carmen Machi
as Chon
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, written by Pedro Almodóvar, produced by Esther García and Agustín Almodóvar.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 734 ratings.
Broken Embraces: Almodóvar's Hitchcockian Love Letter to Cinema In "Broken Embraces," Pedro Almodóvar doesn't so much break new ground as he refines the soil he has long cultivated. Following masterworks like "Talk to Her" and "Volver," this film represents not a revolution but an elegant culmination of the Spanish auteur's preoccupations, filtered through a distinctly Hitchcockian lens. The film unfolds as a…
Reviewed on May 3, 2025
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Broken Embraces (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Broken Embraces (2009) includes Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo, José Luis Gómez and Rubén Ochandiano. The film was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Broken Embraces was released on March 18, 2009 and runs for 2h 7m.
Broken Embraces (2009) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 734 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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