Tear This Heart Out
2008, Spanish. Directed by Roberto Sneider.
A young girl recounts her girlhood and eventual marriage to a general of the Mexican revolution. by one of the most outstanding writers of the new feminist Mexican literature, it is at once a haunting novel of one woman's life and a powerful account of post-revolutionary Mexico from a female perspective.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Tear This Heart Out is streaming on ViX Premium in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roberto SneiderDirector
- Ana Claudia TalancónCatalina Guzman
- Daniel Giménez CachoAndres Ascencio
- José María de TaviraCarlos Vives
- Joaquín CosíoJuan
- Isela VegaGitana
- Delia CasanovaJulia
- Ana Ofelia MurguíaClarita
- Álex PereaPablo
- Julio BrachoCienfuegos
- Alberto GuerraGuillermo
- Fernando BecerrilDon Marcos
- Irene AzuelaBárbara
Details
- Released
- 12 September 2008
- Original title
- Arráncame la vida
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Roberto Sneider
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What Tear This Heart Out is based on
Tear This Heart Out is based on Arráncame la vida (1985) by Ángeles Mastretta, published by Alfaguara.
1985
Arráncame la vida
By Ángeles Mastretta
Published by Alfaguara
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Tear This Heart Out: quick answers
Is Tear This Heart Out worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tear This Heart Out?
Tear This Heart Out runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Tear This Heart Out have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tear This Heart Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tear This Heart Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tear This Heart Out is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tear This Heart Out on?
Tear This Heart Out is streaming on ViX Premium in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tear This Heart Out?
If you liked Tear This Heart Out, try Desire, Boulevard, Sylvie's Love.
Who directed Tear This Heart Out?
Tear This Heart Out (2008) was directed by Roberto Sneider and stars Ana Claudia Talancón, Daniel Giménez Cacho, José María de Tavira.
What is Tear This Heart Out based on?
Tear This Heart Out is based on Arráncame la vida (1985) by Ángeles Mastretta, published by Alfaguara.