''Rated R'' () is a 2008 Spanish film directed and written by Félix Sabroso and Dunia Ayaso which stars

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, Mar Flores, and Goya Toledo.

Plot

The plot, starting in

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in 1975, follows Sandra, Lina and Eva, three actresses with different backgrounds working in Cine 'S' (

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) productions during the so-called Transition.

Cast

Susana Estrada features in a cameo.

Production

The film was produced by The Little Jiraffe and Antena 3 Films and it had the participation of Antena 3.

Release

Distributed by Universal Pictures International Spain, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 24 October 2008.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of ''

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'' deemed the film to be "an affectionate, if clumsy, X-ray of the period" mmediately after the death of dictator Francoin which the sinking soap-opera-like final stretch is compensated by a trio of strong performances and "the sheer fascination of watching a decent portrayal of a society in transition". Mirito Torreiro of ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting an "impeccable lead trio" as the best thing about the film, while citing an "improvable screenplay" as a negative point.

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