The 33
The 33

The 33

2015Movie120 minEnglish

Based on the true story of the collapse of a mine in San Jose, Chile—that left 33 miners isolated underground for 69 days.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users74%
Director: Patricia RiggenGenres: Drama, History, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

In August 2010, a massive cave-in at the San José copper and gold mine trapped 33 Chilean miners for 69 days. This film chronicles their harrowing ordeal, detailing the desperate efforts above ground to rescue them and the immense psychological and physical challenges the miners faced in the suffocating darkness below.

Critical Reception

The 33 received a mixed reception from critics, who often praised its emotional resonance and the performances of its cast, particularly Antonio Banderas. However, some found the narrative rushed, failing to fully explore the characters' backstories or the complex political and social aspects of the real-life event. Audiences generally responded more favorably, moved by the inspiring true story of survival.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional sincerity and strong performances, especially from Antonio Banderas.
  • Criticized for a rushed screenplay that doesn't fully delve into the characters or the broader context of the disaster.
  • An inspiring true story of survival that resonates with audiences despite its narrative flaws.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's powerful true story of survival and the emotional performances, finding it a compelling and inspiring watch. Some viewers felt the film could have delved deeper into the characters' personal struggles and the technical details of the rescue.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The 33 miners who were rescued were brought to the set of the film during production and were able to meet the actors playing them.

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Reno

> When the mountain swallowed the 33 men alive... This is one of the greatest movie of 2015, not because of twists and turns, but pleasingly illustrating a true disastrous event. So don't listen to the negative remarks about it, ignore t...