

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.
- 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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Where to watch The Crack: Inception
The Crack: Inception isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 2019.
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Part of a series
El Crack: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- 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.
