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Babel

R20062h 23mAlejandro G. Iñárritu
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 68% · Metacritic 69

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"If you want to be understood... listen."

Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.

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DaughterFirst TimeLoss Of Loved OneGunDeaf-muteSan Diego, CaliforniaEcstasyNannyIllegal ImmigrationMorocco

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Frequently asked questions

What is Babel (2006) about?

Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.

Who stars in Babel?

Babel stars Brad Pitt (Richard Jones), Rinko Kikuchi (Chieko), Adriana Barraza (Amelia), Cate Blanchett (Susan Jones), Satoshi Nikaido (Kenji Mamiya). The film was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

How long is Babel?

Babel has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is Babel worth watching?

Babel holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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