The Slowness (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, The Slowness is a comedy film directed by Fernando Ayala, running about 95 minutes. “Work is health but how pretty the fiaca is.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A typical office employee decides one day rebelling against its routine and not going to work because it has a "lazy". His family, friends and colleagues are trying to dissuade him unsuccessfully at the beginning. But as time passed his situation complicated emotional and economically. These circumstances thwart his rebelliousness.
Who’s in it. The Slowness stars Norman Briski as Nestor, Norma Aleandro as Martha, Lydia Lamaison as Mother and Jorge Rivera López as Peralta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Slowness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slowness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slowness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slowness (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Slowness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Slowness worth watching?
- The Slowness holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slowness?
- The Slowness stars Norman Briski, Norma Aleandro, Lydia Lamaison, Jorge Rivera López and Juan Carlos Gené.
- When was The Slowness released?
- The Slowness was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.