Babel (2006)

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

Movie · 2006 · 2h 23m · Released · Rated R · Drama

Synopsis

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

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Cast

  • Brad Pitt as Richard Jones
  • Rinko Kikuchi as Chieko
  • Adriana Barraza as Amelia
  • Cate Blanchett as Susan Jones
  • Satoshi Nikaido as Kenji Mamiya
  • Said Tarchani as Ahmed
  • Boubker Ait El Caid as Yussef
  • Gael García Bernal as Santiago
  • Nathan Gamble as Mike Jones
  • Elle Fanning as Debbie Jones

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BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a drama that weaves together the lives of different families across the globe, Babel is a great pick. The film starts with a tragedy involving a married couple on vacation in the Moroccan desert, and from there, the story branches out to connect four families in unexpected ways. With a strong cast including Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, the movie offers a thoughtful look at how one event can ripple through many lives. At just over two hours, it’s a film that asks you to pay attention and feel the weight of its characters’ struggles. If you like movies that explore human connections and the impact of chance, this one will stick with you long after the credits roll.

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