Amores Perros (2000)
Alejandro González Iñárritu's explosive debut feature binds three desperate lives together through a single catastrophic moment on the streets of Mexico City.
Amores Perros - Movie Information
- Original Title: Amores perros
- Release Year: 2000
- Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 34m
- Original Language: Spanish
- Spoken Languages: Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 16, 2000 (Mexico - C), February 22, 2001 (United Kingdom - 18), November 1, 2001 (Germany - 16), October 30, 2000 (France - 12), November 17, 2000 (Australia - MA 15+), August 19, 2001 (Brazil - 16), March 2, 2001 (Italy), March 16, 2001 (Spain - 18), November 17, 2001 (South Korea - 18)
- Alternative Titles: Amores perros (IT), Amours chiennes (BE), Χαμένες αγάπες (GR), Кучешка любов (BG), 爱情是狗娘 (CN), Pasja ljubav (HR), Korcs szerelmek (HU), Amores Brutos (BR)
- Production Companies: Altavista Films, Zeta Film
- Production Countries: Mexico
Amores Perros - Plot
A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man.
Amores Perros - Trailer
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Love. Betrayal. Death.
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Amores Perros - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
Main Cast
- Emilio Echevarría
- Gael García Bernal
- Vanessa Bauche
- Goya Toledo
- Álvaro Guerrero
- Jorge Salinas
- Marco Pérez
- Rodrigo Murray
- Humberto Busto
- Gerardo Campbell
Writers
- Guillermo Arriaga
Producers
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
Amores Perros - FAQs
Where can you stream Amores Perros online?
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What are the three stories in Amores Perros?
The film interweaves three narratives: Octavio, a young man who enters his dog in illegal fights to escape with his sister-in-law; Valeria, a supermodel whose life unravels after a car accident; and El Chivo, a former guerrilla turned assassin who reconnects with his estranged daughter.
Is Amores Perros based on a true story?
Amores Perros is not based on a specific true story. Screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga crafted the three interlocking narratives as original fiction, though the film draws heavily on the social realities of Mexico City — poverty, class disparity, and urban violence — to create an authentically grounded world.
Who are the main actors in Amores Perros?
The principal cast includes Emilio Echevarría as El Chivo, Gael García Bernal as Octavio, Vanessa Bauche as Susana, Goya Toledo as Valeria, Álvaro Guerrero as Daniel, Jorge Salinas as Luis, and Marco Pérez as Ramiro, among others.
Did Amores Perros win any major awards?
Yes. Amores Perros won the Critics' Week Grand Prize at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It also earned multiple Ariel Awards in Mexico and was widely recognized as a landmark of contemporary Latin American cinema.
What is the age rating for Amores Perros?
Amores Perros is rated R in the United States. The film contains strong violence, including graphic depictions of dog fighting, as well as adult themes, language, and sexual content. It is intended for mature audiences only.
How long is Amores Perros?
Amores Perros has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes). The film's extended length allows director Alejandro González Iñárritu to fully develop all three interconnected storylines before bringing them together through the central car crash.
What movies are similar to Amores Perros?
Viewers who enjoyed Amores Perros often appreciate 21 Grams (2003) and Babel (2006), both directed by Iñárritu and sharing its fragmented narrative style. Y Tu Mamá También (2001), Biutiful (2010), and Reservoir Dogs (1992) are also frequently recommended for their tonal and thematic similarities.
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