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Frida

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This is the true story of Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) and her husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), the larger-than-life painters who became the most acclaimed artists in Mexican history, and whose tempestuous love affair, landmark journeys to America, and outrageous personalities made them legendary.
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Frida is a passionate, visually striking biopic about the larger-than-life artist.

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Edward Porter The Times (UK) Dec 5, 2022
The screenplay takes a paint-by-numbers approach, but the director, Julie Taymor... supplies visual exuberance in the spirit of the film’s heroine. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader May 9, 2022
2/4
A little better than the run-of-the-mill artist picture, probably because the colorful lives of these figures have an interest that for many people exceeds the interest of their work–or at least enhances it... Go to Full Review
David Denby The New Yorker Jan 7, 2020
Smart, willful, and perverse, this Frida is nobody's servant, and the tiny Hayek plays her with head held high. You may want to laugh now and then, but you won't look away. Go to Full Review
Daisy Leigh-Phippard Screen Queens Feb 21, 2022
Taymors film doesnt shy away from Fridas struggles and her fierce determination to continue despite them. But it also delves into the real spirit of a painter, and the politics that turn the tides of culture. Go to Full Review
Felicia Feaster Creative Loafing Feb 4, 2020
The strangest of birds - a film about a Communist, bisexual, hirsute, maverick artist aimed squarely at a mainstream audience - Frida may, in fact, turn out to be more radical than it first appears. Go to Full Review
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SIMAS C @simas_eros Oct 23, 2026 A beautiful film about one of the most iconic Mexican artists—covering her tumultuous relationship with the equally famous artist Diego Rivera, an injury that left her paralyzed, and how all of these experiences manifested in her work. See more
CL C @CampFire1968 Sep 30, 2026 One of my favorite movies. Visually stunning. See more
Jerod S @jeroduptown Sep 12, 2026 Cast is on point, but Frida's not really a great person. See more
VITALII H @freakynickison Jun 4, 2026 This movie was incredibly easy to watch, it was such a pleasure, directed with such softness. I never knew anything about Frida and this movie introduced me to this incredible painter who contributed so much to surrealism form of art painting. When it comes to her husband Diego, wow, what a piece of crap he was but he stuck with her till the very end, which surprised me a lot. Salma was so great in this, she was very convincing and everything she did looked very natural. Frida’s legacy will live forever and in my opinion this movie did her justice. See more
Stephen S @RT31691873 Sep 16, 2025 Excellent film boosted by incredible performances especially from Alfred Molina and especially Salma Hayek, visual style, and emotional depth. A must see film. See more
Rami A @Bunt101 Jul 26, 2025 This movie does a good job of telling the story of Frida Kahlo, from her beginnings to her death. But what truly makes this film interesting is the casting and the performances by the actors. See more
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Julie Taymor

Director

Salma Hayek

Frida Kahlo

Alfred Molina

Diego Rivera

Geoffrey Rush

Leon Trotsky

Mía Maestro

Cristina Kahlo

Ashley Judd

Tina Modotti

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Synopsis This is the true story of Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) and her husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), the larger-than-life painters who became the most acclaimed artists in Mexican history, and whose tempestuous love affair, landmark journeys to America, and outrageous personalities made them legendary.
Director
Julie Taymor
Producer
Sarah Green, Salma Hayek, Jay Polstein, Lizz Speed, Nancy Hardin, Lindsay Flickinger, Roberto Sneider
Screenwriter
Hayden Herrera, Clancy Sigal, Diane Lake, Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Ventanarosa Productions, Miramax Films, Handprint Entertainment, Trimark Pictures
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality)
Genre
Biography, Drama, Romance, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 25, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.8M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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