• Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

    Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) arrive in Spain for a summer vacation at a friend's (Patricia Clarkson) Barcelona home. Visiting an art gallery, they meet seductive painter Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who invites them for a weekend of food, art and sex. Sparks really ignite when his fiery former lover (Penélope Cruz) arrives on the scene, making for a very crowded house.

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona
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Release Date: August 15th, 2008

DVD Release Date: January 27th, 2009

PG-13 |1 hr 36 min

Plot Summary

Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) arrive in Spain for a summer vacation at a friend's (Patricia Clarkson) Barcelona home. Visiting an art gallery, they meet seductive painter Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who invites them for a weekend of food, art and sex. Sparks really ignite when his fiery former lover (Penélope Cruz) arrives on the scene, making for a very crowded house.

Cast: Javier Bardem, Patricia Clarkson, Penélope Cruz, Kevin Dunn, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Messina, Carrie Preston

Director: Woody Allen

Genres: Romance , Comedy drama

Production Co: Mediapro Pictures

Distributors: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Keywords: 2000s, Forbidden love, Temptation, Emotional, Playful, Love triangle, Amusing

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  • 80
    Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter

    The two most hilarious characters, played by Spain's two most famous actors, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, are nothing if not cliches about tempestuous Latin lovers. But, boy, does Allen have fun with those cliches. show more

  • 100
    Mick LaSalleSan Francisco Chronicle

    The film's freedom and control, its inspiration and focus, announce it as the work of a confident and mature artist. show more

  • 70
    Wall Street Journal

    The narration, aided by a terrific score, does streamline the storytelling, and adds to it a faintly sardonic top note. show more

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Awards

Winner Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Golden Globes (2009)