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Overview

When three siblings agree to meet and discuss their aging father's future, their reunion spirals into bickering, bantering and reliving old grudges.

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53 Sundays | Official Trailer | Netflix

Cast

Javier Gutiérrez

Alexandra Jiménez

Director:

Cesc Gay

Writer:

Cesc Gay, Cesc Gay

Release Date:

2026-03-26

Run Time:

78m

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based on play or musical

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Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 5.9/10

Vote Count: 56 Votes

Movie Popularity: 3.7308

Spoken Languages: Spanish

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- 28 April 2026 at 6:22 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Three middle-aged siblings—Julián, Natalia, and Víctor—finally manage to schedule a meeting to discuss their 86-year-old father, whose behavior has become increasingly "peculiar." Julián is a struggling actor currently auditioning for a gazpacho commercial, Natalia is the resigned peacemaker, and Víctor is the over-punctual one who does everything. What starts as a civilised family discussion about nursing homes and care quickly spirals into a mess of microaggressions, old grudges, and passive-aggressive bickering. It takes three separate meetings just to agree on changing a lightbulb, proving that while they’re all adults, they haven't quite figured out how to be a family. THE PROS The performances are the total win here; the chemistry between Javier Cámara, Carmen Machi, and Javier Gutiérrez is quality, making the sibling dynamic feel lived-in and relatable. It’s a 7/10 because the dialogue is sharp, punchy, and captures that specific type of family frustration where you love each other but can't stand to be in the same room. Directed by Cesc Gay, it has a sincere, theatrical feel that relies on character study rather than big dramatic stunts. At just 78 minutes, it’s a winner for a quick, insightful watch that doesn't overstay its welcome. THE CONS It misses an 8/10 mark because its stage-play origins are very obvious; the "one-room" setting can feel a bit quality-deficient in terms of visual scope, making it feel more like a filmed play than a cinematic event. The pacing can feel slightly sluggish despite the short runtime, as the bickering is relentless and doesn't always lead to a satisfying payoff. It earns a 7/10 because the ending is a bit predictable, and the central trope of "disfunctional family meeting" is a bit of a damp squib that we’ve seen done better in other dramedies. THE VERDICT A 7/10. Decent and highly recommended if you enjoy witty, dialogue-heavy Spanish cinema. It’s a winner for its relatability—you’ll likely see your own family reflected in the chaos. Go and watch it on Netflix for the gazpacho commercial subplot—it’s quality comedy. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Stage to Screen: The film is an adaptation of Cesc Gay's own successful play '53 diumenges,' which premiered in Barcelona in 2020. Most of the lead cast had previously worked with Gay on other stage-to-screen projects like 'Sentimental'.• Quick Turnaround: Principal photography for the film wrapped in July 2025, with a post-production cycle that allowed it to hit the 2026 spring release window on Netflix just in time for the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival showcase aftermath.• Digital Dining: In the scenes where Natalia is scrolling through nursing home options on her tablet, the background metadata in the corner of the screen contains a hidden sushi recipe—the favorite recurring easter egg of the VFX crew that has officially made it into 2026’s streaming hits. THE VIBE Like a Sunday lunch that goes on three hours too long. It smells like strong coffee, floor wax, and unspoken resentment.

Videos

53 Sundays | Official Trailer | Netflix

Cast

Javier Gutiérrez

Alexandra Jiménez

Ricardo Lacámara

Pedro Miguel Martínez

Antonio Márquez

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 7:22 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Three middle-aged siblings—Julián, Natalia, and Víctor—finally manage to schedule a meeting to discuss their 86-year-old father, whose behavior has become increasingly “peculiar.” Julián is a struggling actor currently auditioning for a gazpacho commercial, Natalia is the resigned peacemaker, and Víctor is the over-punctual one who does everything. What starts as a civilised family discussion about nursing homes and care quickly spirals into a mess of microaggressions, old grudges, and passive-aggressive bickering. It takes three separate meetings just to agree on changing a lightbulb, proving that while they’re all adults, they haven’t quite figured out how to be a family.
THE PROS
The performances are the total win here; the chemistry between Javier Cámara, Carmen Machi, and Javier Gutiérrez is quality, making the sibling dynamic feel lived-in and relatable. It’s a 7/10 because the dialogue is sharp, punchy, and captures that specific type of family frustration where you love each other but can’t stand to be in the same room. Directed by Cesc Gay, it has a sincere, theatrical feel that relies on character study rather than big dramatic stunts. At just 78 minutes, it’s a winner for a quick, insightful watch that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
THE CONS
It misses an 8/10 mark because its stage-play origins are very obvious; the “one-room” setting can feel a bit quality-deficient in terms of visual scope, making it feel more like a filmed play than a cinematic event. The pacing can feel slightly sluggish despite the short runtime, as the bickering is relentless and doesn’t always lead to a satisfying payoff. It earns a 7/10 because the ending is a bit predictable, and the central trope of “disfunctional family meeting” is a bit of a damp squib that we’ve seen done better in other dramedies.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. Decent and highly recommended if you enjoy witty, dialogue-heavy Spanish cinema. It’s a winner for its relatability—you’ll likely see your own family reflected in the chaos. Go and watch it on Netflix for the gazpacho commercial subplot—it’s quality comedy.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Stage to Screen: The film is an adaptation of Cesc Gay’s own successful play ’53 diumenges,’ which premiered in Barcelona in 2020. Most of the lead cast had previously worked with Gay on other stage-to-screen projects like ‘Sentimental’.
• Quick Turnaround: Principal photography for the film wrapped in July 2025, with a post-production cycle that allowed it to hit the 2026 spring release window on Netflix just in time for the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival showcase aftermath.
• Digital Dining: In the scenes where Natalia is scrolling through nursing home options on her tablet, the background metadata in the corner of the screen contains a hidden sushi recipe—the favorite recurring easter egg of the VFX crew that has officially made it into 2026’s streaming hits.
THE VIBE
Like a Sunday lunch that goes on three hours too long. It smells like strong coffee, floor wax, and unspoken resentment.

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