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Frida
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Julie Taymor. With Salma Hayek Pinault, Alfred Molina, Mía Maestro.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Frida.
MoviHero lists August 29, 2002 as the release date for Frida. Julie Taymor is the listed director. The listed cast includes Salma Hayek Pinault as Frida Kahlo, Alfred Molina as Diego Rivera, Mía Maestro as Cristina Kahlo, Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Matilde Kahlo. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 29, 2002
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime2h 3m
DirectorJulie Taymor
CastSalma Hayek Pinault as Frida Kahlo, Alfred Molina as Diego Rivera, Mía Maestro as Cristina Kahlo, Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Matilde Kahlo
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Frida right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Frida runs 2h 3m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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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But shorterJulieta2016 · 1h 38m
25 minutes shorter (1h 38m). Shared genre: drama, romance.
But less emotionally intenseChiram2026 · Runtime unavailableEstimated emotional impact: 5/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: romance, drama.
But less demandingF.L.Y.2026 · 1h 45mEstimated attention required: 3/10 versus 5/10. Shared genre: romance.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 2,233 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“A good biographical film about one of the greatest American painters of the 20th century.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Julie TaymorDirector
Anna ThomasWriter
Gregory NavaWriter
Sarah GreenProducer
Salma HayekProducer
Salma Hayek PinaultFrida Kahlo
Alfred MolinaDiego Rivera
Mía MaestroCristina Kahlo
Patricia Reyes SpíndolaMatilde Kahlo
Edward NortonNelson Rockefeller
Antonio BanderasDavid Alfaro Siqueiros
Diego LunaAlejandro
Roger ReesGuillermo Kahlo
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMatilde KahloMatilde Kahlo appears in Frida (2002).Open character guide otherNelson RockefellerNelson Rockefeller appears in Frida (2002).Open character guide otherFrida KahloFrida Kahlo appears in Frida (2002).Open character guide otherCristina KahloCristina Kahlo appears in Frida (2002).Open character guide otherDiego RiveraDiego Rivera appears in Frida (2002).Open character guide otherGracieGracie appears in Frida (2002).Open character guide otherAlejandroAlejandro appears in Frida (2002).Open character guide
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