The Bastards' Fig Tree (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2017, The Bastards' Fig Tree is a comedy and drama film directed by Ana Murugarren, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A trigger-happy Nationalist fears retribution from the son of a man he executed. To mollify the boy's anger, he takes a drastic step: he keeps constant watch over the fig tree the boy has planted at his father's gravesite. As the years pass, the man's lonely vigil makes him a tourist attraction, much to the chagrin of his former colleagues.
Who’s in it. The Bastards' Fig Tree stars Karra Elejalde as Rogelio, Carlos Areces as Ermo, Pepa Aniorte as Cipriana and Mikel Losada as Pedro Alberto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Bastards' Fig Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $47.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bastards' Fig Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bastards' Fig Tree tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bastards' Fig Tree (2017)?
- In US, The Bastards' Fig Tree is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bastards' Fig Tree worth watching?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bastards' Fig Tree?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree stars Karra Elejalde, Carlos Areces, Pepa Aniorte, Mikel Losada and Jordi Sánchez.
- When was The Bastards' Fig Tree released?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.