Broken Embraces (2009)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
- Released: 2009-03-18
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Runtime: 2h 7m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 735 votes
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Top cast
- Penélope Cruz as Lena
- Lluís Homar as Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
- Blanca Portillo as Judit García
- José Luis Gómez as Ernesto Martel
- Rubén Ochandiano as Ray X
- Tamar Novas as Diego
- Ángela Molina as Lena's Mother
- Chus Lampreave as Concierge
- Kiti Mánver as Madame Mylene
- Lola Dueñas as Lip Reader
Where to watch Broken Embraces
- United States: watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
- Canada: buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube
- Australia: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
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