The Occupant

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The Occupant

2020

1h 43m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Javier Muñoz, once a successful executive, makes the fateful decision to leave his home, which he and his family can no longer afford.

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Critics Consensus

Meandering character development undercuts The Occupant's exciting premise, though Javier Gutiérrez's exceptional performance makes the proceedings work.

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Amy Nicholson

New York Times

The film waves off character development and merely side-eyes its frustrations with capitalism in its rush to convince us that this dullard is in fact a supervillain

Rated: C

Apr 3, 2020

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

It's not without some pleasures but never really grips the way it should.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2020

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

tarts as an intriguing, and sharply observed portrait of middle-age frustration and failure in an unforgiving culture of materialism and competition before morphing into a thriller that increasingly defies credulity

Rated: 2/4

Sep 13, 2020

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Javier Gutiérrez knows how to give his character touches of ambiguity and confusion, to generate uncertainty in the viewer. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 29, 2020

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Shikhar Verma

High on Films

The main reason why The Occupant works is Javier Gutierrez's dedicated performance as the psychopathic, dejected advertiser who would go to any heights to get what he wants.

Rated: 3/5

May 7, 2020

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

The film is an ungodly look at the career of older professionals, but isn't particularly creative or shocking. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Apr 8, 2020

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Juan Carlos A

Depressing and weird. I didn't like it at all. Don't waste your money.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Daniel V

Fantastic character study of greed and psychopathy in a capitalistic society. It's a slow burn, but well worth it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/24

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T T

The movie started out on a strong footing, but after a short period, it quickly descended into nonsensical chaos. It's full of plot holes that make it frustrating to watch. It's full of very unbelievable and unrealistic developments and has a very dumb ending.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/23

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Audience Member

great movie, nice plot

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Great character development, story, and dialogues. It does not pass for a great movie due to its major focus on the display of pure evil, instead of a inspecting other aspects of the story, but still a good one. Watch it if you enjoy dark psychological thrillers.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Gianmarco R

Very nice and entertaining suspense story that manages to combine a very simple plot of ambition with an atmosphere of continuous anxiety seen from the point of view of the villain.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/27/21

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Àlex Pastor

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David Pastor

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Mario Casas

Tomás

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Lara

Ruth Díaz

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Synopsis

Javier Muñoz, once a successful executive, makes the fateful decision to leave his home, which he and his family can no longer afford.

Director: Àlex Pastor, David Pastor
Screenwriter: Àlex Pastor, David Pastor
Production Co: Nostromo Pictures, Netflix España
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: European Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 27, 2020
Runtime: 1h 43m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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