20 Centimeters

Released Oct 27, 2006

1h 53m

Musical

Comedy

LGBTQ+

List

50%

Tomatometer

16 Reviews

82%

Audience Score

1,000+ Ratings

Marieta (Mónica Cervera), born Adolfo, is a preoperative transsexual who cannot wait to get rid of a certain bothersome appendage. She falls asleep at inopportune times, then she dreams of elaborate musical fantasies in which she is the star. One day, she meets a handsome fruit stocker (Pablo Puyol) who loves her just as she is. Though Marieta is quite fond of her new lover, she does not want anything to get in the way of her destiny.

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Jonathan Holland

Variety

Showing a stylistic bravura and confidence rare among upcoming Spanish helmers, Ramon Salazar's campy 20 Centimeters is a self-regarding but vastly entertaining sophomore effort.

Nov 9, 2006

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John Anderson

Newsday

Director Ramn Salazar, in only his second feature, distinguishes himself from others who so less effectively bend genres, and genders.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 1, 2006

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Scott Brown

Entertainment Weekly

Here's yet another self-consciously 'Almodvarian' confection, studded with small odes to the glory of self-creation.

Rated: C+

Nov 1, 2006

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David Noh

Film Journal International

It all makes one think that the Spanish film industry needs to seriously get hold of itself and stop with these slavish, sub-Almodvarian forays into excess.

Mar 1, 2007

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Jette Kernion

Cinematical

Every time 20 Centimeters feels a little slow or annoying, the quirky musical numbers kick in and their intense energy seems to make everything all right.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 24, 2007

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Salazar has managed to drain all life out of what should naturally be a most lively project.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Audience Member

A narcoleptic transsexual prostitute who dreams musical numbers when she is asleep? What is not to love? Brilliantly acted with fantastic characters including a dwarf housemate and a bf who loves to be fucked hard with her big cock. Madonna even let them do the best routine you will ever see to True Love! Amazing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Nice try, well directed

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Visually stunning, somewhat weird but colourful. It's a comedy that is hard to describe, but it's a scrutiny on the world of transexuals, plus it's a musical, what a combination!!!! There's lots of symbolism and subtext, how a transsexual prostitute views the world and the contrast of the harsh reality was impressive.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Narcoleptic transvestite musical....what's not to like?!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Very good musical, all about laugh and fun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Love all the musical numbers!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Ramón Salazar

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Marieta

Pablo Puyol

Fruit Stocker

Miguel O'Dogherty

Tómas

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Berta

Macarena Gómez

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Synopsis

Marieta (Mónica Cervera), born Adolfo, is a preoperative transsexual who cannot wait to get rid of a certain bothersome appendage. She falls asleep at inopportune times, then she dreams of elaborate musical fantasies in which she is the star. One day, she meets a handsome fruit stocker (Pablo Puyol) who loves her just as she is. Though Marieta is quite fond of her new lover, she does not want anything to get in the way of her destiny.

Director: Ramón Salazar
Producer: José María Calleja, Iker Monfort
Screenwriter: Ramón Salazar
Distributor: TLA Releasing
Genre: Musical, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 27, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.8K
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)