Broken Embraces (2009)

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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: 7.1/10 from 749 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

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Where to watch Broken Embraces

• United States: 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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• Canada: buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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