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    Amores Perros

    Original title: Amores perros
    • 20002000
    • RR
    • 2h 34min
    IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    228K
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    Amores perros (2000)
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    DramaThriller

    A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.

    • Director
      • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
    • Writer
      • Guillermo Arriaga
    • Stars
      • Emilio Echevarría
      • Gael García Bernal
      • Goya Toledo
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
    • Writer
      • Guillermo Arriaga
    • Stars
      • Emilio Echevarría
      • Gael García Bernal
      • Goya Toledo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 412User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Top rated movie #231
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 55 wins & 25 nominations total

    Videos2

    Tráiler [OV]
    Trailer 1:51
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    Gael García Bernal in Amores perros (2000)
    Emilio Echevarría in Amores perros (2000)
    Marco Pérez in Amores perros (2000)
    Gael García Bernal in Amores perros (2000)
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    Top cast

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    Emilio Echevarría
    Emilio Echevarría
    • El Chivoas El Chivo
    Gael García Bernal
    Gael García Bernal
    • Octavioas Octavio
    Goya Toledo
    Goya Toledo
    • Valeriaas Valeria
    Álvaro Guerrero
    Álvaro Guerrero
    • Danielas Daniel
    Vanessa Bauche
    Vanessa Bauche
    • Susanaas Susana
    Jorge Salinas
    Jorge Salinas
    • Luisas Luis
    Marco Pérez
    Marco Pérez
    • Ramiroas Ramiro
    Rodrigo Murray
    Rodrigo Murray
    • Gustavoas Gustavo
    Humberto Busto
    Humberto Busto
    • Jorgeas Jorge
    Gerardo Campbell
    • Mauricioas Mauricio
    Rosa María Bianchi
    Rosa María Bianchi
    • Tía Luisa (Aunt Luisa)as Tía Luisa (Aunt Luisa)
    Dunia Saldívar
    • Mama Susana (Susana's Mother)as Mama Susana (Susana's Mother)
    Adriana Barraza
    Adriana Barraza
    • Mama Octavio (Octavio's Mother)as Mama Octavio (Octavio's Mother)
    José Sefami
    José Sefami
    • Leonardoas Leonardo
    Lourdes Echevarría
    • Maruas Maru
    Laura Almela
    • Julietaas Julieta
    Ricardo Dalmacci
    Ricardo Dalmacci
    • Andrés Salgadoas Andrés Salgado
    Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    • Jarochoas Jarocho
    • Director
      • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
    • Writer
      • Guillermo Arriaga
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    Storyline

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    On the brink of the new Millennium in the bustling City of Mexico, one horrible car accident intertwines inextricably the lives of three perfect strangers. Octavio, a rebellious adolescent who is secretly in love with his sister-in-law, dreams of escaping his miserable life, and for this reason, he enters reluctantly the obscure world of dog fighting with his lethal dog Cofi. And then unexpectedly, Valeria, a stunning woman and famous supermodel, will cross paths with Octavio, while in the meantime, her pampered little dog Richie manages to vanish into thin air in the confined space of her apartment. Lastly, Chivo, an ex-guerrilla vagabond, after abandoning his little daughter, unable to make up for lost time, he channels his love to the city's strays and a mortally wounded Rottweiler. In the end, even though all the weary characters, men and beasts, wish for a bright future, in this life-changing journey in the pursuit of love, sometimes infidelity, sin and death can get in the way. —Nick Riganas
    multiple storylinedogmexico citymultiple perspectivesnonlinear timeline121 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Love. Betrayal. Death.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence/gore, language and sexuality
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      For the scenes where the dogs appeared to be dead or dying, the animals were actually heavily sedated under the careful eye of the Mexican SPCA. Multiple dogs that looked like one dog seen on screen were also used, so that the same dog was not under sedation for more than half an hour and not more than once a day at a time.
    • Goofs
      Prior to the crash, the car they are driving is a 1983 or 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis, which was sold in México under the Ford brand name. The car that actually crashes is a 1981 Ford Crown Victoria.
    • Quotes

      El Chivo: At the time, I thought there were more important things than being with you and your mom. I wanted to set the world right, and then share it with you. I failed, as you can see.

    • Crazy credits
      To Luciano: Because we also are what we have lost. Special Thanks to: "Abba, Pater"
    • Alternate versions
      The following are from the deleted scenes on the DVD:
      • An alternate ending where the camera is outside the house where El Chivo was holding the two business partners hostage and two gunshots are heard.
      • A comedic and tender scene between Daniel and Valeria which would have come shortly after Valeria returned from the hospital. Valeria wakes up Daniel in the middle of the night to help her get to the bathroom.
      • A conversation between Daniel and Valeria in their apartment where Valeria reveals to the audience that she had an abortion.
      • A brief scene where Octavio bursts into Susanna's mother's apartment searching for her.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Spy Kids/Tomcats/Someone Like You/Amores Perros (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Amores Perros
      Written by Control Machete

      Performed by Control Machete

    User reviews412

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    On Men And Dogs
    This Mexican movie was surprisingly good. I confess the sin of prejudice concerning Mexican cinema, this being maybe the second Mexican film I have ever seen, but here my sins are punished. This is the work of a director of big talent. Hopefully, he will not be spoiled by the success.

    Three different stories in today's Mexico mix with very few common elements. The characters belong to different social categories, and nothing connects them at first sight, excepting the feeling of un-happiness, and - yes - dogs. Dogs play an important role in all three stories. One more warning - there is a lot of cruelty including dog fights - this film is certainly not for sensitive animal lovers.

    Directing is excellent, the stories are human and complex and despite their melodramatic or sometimes tragic outcome, they still leave you with a shade of hope - maybe because the humanity that the author uses to create his characters. There are so many memorable scenes, that I would commit another sin to pick any and describe it here - just rent, or go to watch this movie in the theater - it is worth all 150 or so minutes you will spend. 9/10 on my personal scale.
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    • dromasca
    • Apr 25, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Love Dogs
    • Filming locations
      • Colonia Condesa, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Altavista Films
      • Zeta Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,408,467
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $61,047
      • Apr 1, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,908,467
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 34min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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