Vicky Cristina Barcelona

2008 96 min ★ 6.8 Drama, Romance

Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.

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Cast

Scarlett Johansson

Cristina

Rebecca Hall

Vicky

Javier Bardem

Juan Antonio Gonzalo

Penélope Cruz

María Elena

Christopher Evan Welch

Narrator (voice)

Chris Messina

Doug

Patricia Clarkson

Judy Nash

Kevin Dunn

Mark Nash

Julio Perillán

Charles

Ricard Salom

Art Gallery Guest

Details

Director

Woody Allen

Tagline

"Life is the ultimate work of art."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$96,409,830

Production

Gravier Productions, Mediapro, Atresmedia, Dumaine Productions

Reviews

C

CinemaSerf

March 31, 2024

★ 7/10

"Vicky" (Rebecca Hall) is the more sensible and realistic of the friends. "Cristina" (Scarlett Johansson) tends to fly more by the seat of he pants - and both have come to the lively and vibrant city of Barcelona for an holiday. Almost immediately then encounter the typically mischievous painter "Juan Antonio" (Javier Bardem) who invites them for a weekend at his. Initially this story rather goes ...

M

misubisu

November 12, 2025

★ 9/10

## **Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) Review: A Sun-Drenched, Passionate Masterpiece - 9/10** In the vast and varied filmography of Woody Allen, *Vicky Cristina Barcelona* stands out as one of his most vibrant, perfectly realised, and emotionally resonant works. It is a film that captures the intoxicating, and often perilous, allure of following your desires, set against a backdrop so beautiful ...