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The Child
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mariano Barroso. With Belén Cuesta, Karra Elejalde, Pep Ambròs.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The story of Mariaje and Nicasio, the mother and grandfather of one of the children who died in a gas explosion in a town in the Basque Country in October 1980. On a journey marked by unexpected emotions, Mariaje and Nicasio search for - and find - their own unique way to overcome their loss.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTThe story of Mariaje and Nicasio, the mother and grandfather of one of the children who died in a gas explosion in a town in the Basque Country in October 1980. On a j…
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MoviHero lists November 13, 2026 as the release date for The Child. Mariano Barroso is the listed director. The listed cast includes Belén Cuesta as Mariaje, Karra Elejalde as Nicasio, Pep Ambròs, Raquel Ferri.
Release dateNovember 13, 2026
GenresDrama
DirectorMariano Barroso
CastBelén Cuesta as Mariaje, Karra Elejalde as Nicasio, Pep Ambròs, Raquel Ferri
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Is The Child right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero estimate: 7.5/10. Provisional MoviHero estimate based on genre averages from 642 rated movies in our catalog. Small genre samples are pulled toward the catalog average. This is not an audience rating or a review of this movie; its eventual rating may differ substantially.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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