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Barreda

Name: Barreda
Genre: Drama, Crime, History
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Luis Machín, Carla Peterson, Mercedes Morán, Maite Lanata, Margarita Páez

2026 · 1h 45m · Drama · Crime · History

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A fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his w…

81/100

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

A fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his wife, mother-in-law, and two adult daughters in their family home. Branding himself as a victim, Ricardo Barreda ignited a media storm and fueled a national scandal.

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81/100

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WORTH ITA fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his w…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a crime story where choices and consequences drive the tension

02A manageable 105-minute runtime and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit

03Its early 7.2/10 TMDB audience score is useful, but the vote count is still modest enough to treat it as supporting evidence rather than the whole verdict

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Should you watch Barreda?

Barreda belongs in your night if you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a manageable 105-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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