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América

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
105
YOUR RATING
America a film based on the novel of Esmeralda Santiago
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While the setting of her Caribbean beach village seems picture-perfect, America's life is anything but peaceful. When their daughter runs away, America's abusive lover unleashes his rage aga... Read allWhile the setting of her Caribbean beach village seems picture-perfect, America's life is anything but peaceful. When their daughter runs away, America's abusive lover unleashes his rage against her. Leaving everything behind, America escapes to New York City hoping for a new lif... Read allWhile the setting of her Caribbean beach village seems picture-perfect, America's life is anything but peaceful. When their daughter runs away, America's abusive lover unleashes his rage against her. Leaving everything behind, America escapes to New York City hoping for a new life. There she works as a nanny for a wealthy family and at night in a laundry. She befriend... Read all

  • Director
    • Sonia Fritz
  • Writers
    • Sonia Fritz
    • Miguel Machalski
    • Lymari Nadal
  • Stars
    • Lymari Nadal
    • Yancey Arias
    • Rachel Ticotin
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    105
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sonia Fritz
    • Writers
      • Sonia Fritz
      • Miguel Machalski
      • Lymari Nadal
    • Stars
      • Lymari Nadal
      • Yancey Arias
      • Rachel Ticotin
    • 2User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lymari Nadal
    Lymari Nadal
    • America
    Yancey Arias
    Yancey Arias
    • Correa
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Esther
    Miguel Reyes
    • Pescador
    Jose Maldonado
    • Captain
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Mr. Irving
    Anamin Santiago
    • Yamila
    Luis Gonzaga
    • Policia
    Jessica Gasper
    • Manifestante
    Talia Rothenberg
    Talia Rothenberg
    • Rosalinda
    Monica Steuer
    Monica Steuer
    • Karen Leverett
    James Callis
    James Callis
    • Mr. Leverett
    Jefferson Shelton
    • Kyle
    Anslei Shelton
    • Meghan
    Deborah Hunt
    • Titritera y Lectoca
    Yareli Arizmendi
    Yareli Arizmendi
    • Maria
    Celines Toribio
    Celines Toribio
    • Miosotis
    Janet Arteaga
    • Esperanza
    • Director
      • Sonia Fritz
    • Writers
      • Sonia Fritz
      • Miguel Machalski
      • Lymari Nadal
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    Decent enough film

    Though this was a good film, it could have been much better, in that there were a few scenes which simply were not believable. Overall though, direction, acting, and cinematography were very solid. The Puerto Rico scenes in the first part of the film especially, seemed to give off a feel for what it is like to live on the island.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2011 (Puerto Rico)
    • Country of origin
      • Puerto Rico
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • San Juan, Puerto Rico
    • Production company
      • Isla Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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