Argentina, 1985

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Argentina, 1985

R

2022

2h 20m

Drama

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Argentina, 1985 is a feature inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo and their young legal team of unlikely heroes in their David-vs-Goliath battle in which, under constant threat, they dared to prosecute Argentina's bloodiest military dictatorship against all odds and in a race against time to bring justice to the victims of the junta.

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Critics Consensus

Justice is served in Argentina 1985, a crusading courtroom drama that shines a light on historically somber times with refreshing levity.

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Namrata Joshi

The New Indian Express

My only grudge is that the English dubbed version leaves the film curiously disembodied, shorn of an all-out heft and impact. It would have packed in a wallop and been better heard, understood, and heeded if it spoke in its forceful original language...

Mar 9, 2023

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Keith Watson

Slant Magazine

Justice, Argentina, 1985 suggests, isn’t a destination but a constant process.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 18, 2022

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Director Santiago Mitre takes a non-fussy docudrama approach and it’s the right move.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 4, 2022

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Denise Pieniazek

Puesta en Escena (AR)

In conclusion, Argentina, 1985, through a remarkable setting that manages to recreate and transmit the climate of the time, entertainingly narrates one of the most important events in Argentine history. A fact that deserved to be brought to the big screen

Rated: 9/10

Aug 22, 2024

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Nicolás Medina

Montevideo Portal / Latido Beat

Argentina, 1985 is what it has to be, a functional story of an extremely important historical event for the world and for Latin American history, which manages to move all the necessary fibers in any human being. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Dec 19, 2023

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Bhuvanesh Chandar

The Hindu

Argentina’s Oscar entrant is a timely reminder of the spirit of democracy.

Nov 16, 2023

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Sue

Very interesting true story, fine actors

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/22

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Gareth v

A respectful and engaging courtroom drama that honors a pivotal moment in Argentina’s history, even if it doesn’t always transcend familiar genre conventions.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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ANUBHAV T

Great Movie. Acting and story telling is top notch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/25

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Audience Member

An important story to be sure, I just found it boring in the end, it just seemed to drag on, the main character and his wife are way too mature to have a young son also for reference!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Silviaaguilar P

Un hecho de la historia reciente de Argentina que se tenía que contar al mundo. Desde el principio te atrapa y ruegas por que los protagonistas logren llegar hasta el final, independientemente de que ya supieras lo que pasó. La tensión que se va acumulando a lo largo de la película, de vez en cuando es rebajada con algunos momentos de comicidad (y que yo personalmente agradecí). Los actores, maravillosos. Sin duda esta película la llevo conmigo.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/25

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Rafael S

Filme sobre pós ditadura estilo Ainda Estou Aqui, só que bem feito. O cenário, filmagens e música são muito boas, além de uma história emocionante. Confesso que quase chorei com o caso da mulher grávida no julgamento

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Synopsis

Argentina, 1985 is a feature inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo and their young legal team of unlikely heroes in their David-vs-Goliath battle in which, under constant threat, they dared to prosecute Argentina's bloodiest military dictatorship against all odds and in a race against time to bring justice to the victims of the junta.

Director: Santiago Mitre
Screenwriter: Santiago Mitre, Mariano Llinás
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: La Unión de los Ríos, Amazon Studios, Infinity Hill, Kenya Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 21, 2022
Runtime: 2h 20m

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