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The Crack: Inception

2019, Spanish. Directed by José Luis Garci.

The prequel to the cult film El Crack

Madrid, Spain, 1975; shortly after the end of the Franco dictatorship. Six months after the mysterious death of his lover, a prestigious tailor, a married woman visits the office of the young Germán Areta, a former police officer turned private detective, to request his professional services.

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Runtime
1h 57m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Spanish
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.7/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

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The Crack: Inception isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 2019.

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Released
4 October 2019
Original title
El crack cero
Country
Spain
Written by
José Luis Garci, Javier Muñoz
Box office
$332K
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The Crack: Inception: quick answers

What should I watch before The Crack: Inception?

Watch El crack (1981) and El crack dos (1983) first.

Is The Crack: Inception worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Crack: Inception?

The Crack: Inception runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).

Does The Crack: Inception have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Crack: Inception. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Crack: Inception parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Crack: Inception is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Crack: Inception on?

The Crack: Inception isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 2019. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Crack: Inception?

If you liked The Crack: Inception, try May God Save Us, El crack, Operation Ogre.

Who directed The Crack: Inception?

The Crack: Inception (2019) was directed by José Luis Garci and stars Carlos Santos, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, Luisa Gavasa.

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