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The Platform

Original title: El hoyo
  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
308K
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POPULARITY
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Emilio Buale and Ivan Massagué in The Platform (2019)
Inside a vertical prison system, inmates are assigned to a level and forced to ration food from a platform that moves between the floors.
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Dystopian Sci-FiPrison DramaHorrorMysterySci-FiThriller

In a prison where inmates are fed on a descending platform, those on the upper levels take more than their fair share while those below are left to starve on scraps and one man decides to ch... Read allIn a prison where inmates are fed on a descending platform, those on the upper levels take more than their fair share while those below are left to starve on scraps and one man decides to change the system.In a prison where inmates are fed on a descending platform, those on the upper levels take more than their fair share while those below are left to starve on scraps and one man decides to change the system.

  • Director
    • Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
  • Writers
    • David Desola
    • Pedro Rivero
  • Stars
    • Ivan Massagué
    • Zorion Eguileor
    • Antonia San Juan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    308K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,940
    60
    • Director
      • Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
    • Writers
      • David Desola
      • Pedro Rivero
    • Stars
      • Ivan Massagué
      • Zorion Eguileor
      • Antonia San Juan
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 200Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Ivan Massagué
    Ivan Massagué
    • Goreng
    Zorion Eguileor
    • Trimagasi
    Antonia San Juan
    Antonia San Juan
    • Imoguiri
    Emilio Buale
    Emilio Buale
    • Baharat
    Alexandra Masangkay
    Alexandra Masangkay
    • Miharu
    Zihara Llana
    • Mali
    Mario Pardo
    Mario Pardo
    • Amigo de Baharat
    Algis Arlauskas
    Algis Arlauskas
    • Preso
    Txubio Fernández de Jáuregui
    • Jefe de Restaurante
    • (as Txubio Fernández)
    Eric Goode
    Eric Goode
    • Sr. Brambang
    • (as Eric L. Goode)
    Óscar Oliver
    • Cocinero
    Chema Trujillo
    • Preso Nivel 5
    Miriam Martín
    • Presa Nivel 5
    Gorka Zufiaurre
    • Preso Síndrome de Down
    Miriam K. Martxante
    • Cocinera
    Miren Gaztañaga
    Miren Gaztañaga
    • Cocinera
    Braulio Cortés
    • Cocinero
    Javier Mediavilla
    • Cocinero
    • Director
      • Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
    • Writers
      • David Desola
      • Pedro Rivero
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    User reviews1.2K

    7.0307.5K
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    7izr

    Reminds me to snowpiercer from Bong Joon Ho

    I am giving it a solid 7. Good movie. Reminds me to snowpiercer from Bong Joon Ho but in this case the prision is vertical and not horizontal (train) but challenges the human behavior in a similar way. Good movie!
    7iAmBeer

    Tense

    The movie was really tense. I like the scenario. But I don't get why they made such a bad end for such a good movie.
    6lappaina

    rushed ending

    Very promising until the last scenes, rushed ending and many questions left unanswered. Reminded me of CUBE, loved that movie.
    9Sleepin_Dragon

    Humanity at its worst.

    It's a very clever and interesting premise, it came up as a horror recommendation, I would class it more in the suspenseful thriller bracket. It showcases mankind at its very worst, it basically sets out a message that you're alright at the top, and as you come down the social order, things just get worse and worse, with those above you doing slightly better.

    Socially and ideologically this is a major triumph, it really does get you thinking, particularly in these days where has had such a terrible impact worldwide.

    I thought the acting was superb, normally I dislike dubbed films, but in this instance I didn't even notice it, I enjoyed it that much.

    Genuinely terrific acting. I would have liked to have seen a bit of those running the regime, but I guess they wanted ambiguity.

    Quality, 9/10.
    8Fella_shibby

    Engrossing thriller, darkly comical and with a solid commentary on the social fabric.

    I liked this movie and found the acting of all the actors very noteworthy.

    Fans of Snowpiercer n Cube will definitely enjoy this.

    One of the best part is that the director made sure that the camera doesn't linger much on the gory aspects n even the unpleasant stuff is fast paced.

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot chronologically, as Iván Massagué had to lose 12 kilos (26 lbs) over the six-week shoot to show his physical deterioration.
    • Goofs
      When the characters are on the platform, it moves downwards not as fast as it did before.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Goreng: [narrating] There are 3 kinds of people; the ones above, the ones below, and the ones who fall.

    • Connections
      Featured in FoundFlix: The Platform (2020) Explained (2020)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Spain)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Italian
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • El hoyo
    • Filming locations
      • Bilbao, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Basque Films
      • Mr Miyagi Films
      • Plataforma La Película AIE
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,090,116
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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