BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022)
BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths earns its keep as a steady Spanish film that knows its audience. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 274 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 159 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 39m on it?
2h 39m of Spanish comedy with a drama streak, adults only. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 39m
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated R
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 274 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
Story
A renowned Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker living in Los Angeles, after being named the recipient of a prestigious international award, is compelled to return to his native country, unaware that this simple trip will push him to an existential limit.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 39m — long |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 25, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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