Common Ground (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Common Ground is a drama film directed by Adolfo Aristarain, running about 110 minutes. “It's never too late to begin again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Buenos Aires, a few days before traveling to Spain with his beloved wife Liliana Rovira to visit their son Pedro, the leftist Literature professor Fernando Robles is compulsory retired in the University, and he concludes that it is impossible to live with his pension. The crisis in Argentina does not allow Fernando to get a new job, and his wife decides to sell her family's apartment and move to a small farm near Villa Dolores to reduce their expenses. Fernando comes up with the idea to grow lavender and sell the oil to the perfume industry.
Who’s in it. Common Ground stars Federico Luppi as Fernando Robles, Mercedes Sampietro as Liliana Rovira, Arturo Puig as Carlos Solla and Carlos Santamaría as Pedro Robles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Common Ground has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Common Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Common Ground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Common Ground (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Common Ground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Common Ground worth watching?
- Common Ground holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Common Ground?
- Common Ground stars Federico Luppi, Mercedes Sampietro, Arturo Puig, Carlos Santamaría and Valentina Bassi.
- When was Common Ground released?
- Common Ground was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.