Sin Nombre
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga · 2009 ·
Is Sin Nombre worth watching?
Yes. Sin Nombre (2009) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Sem Identidade 闇の列車、光の旅 신 놈브레 无名 罪惡代碼 İsimsiz คนไม่มีชื่อ Không Tên
🏆 1 nomination
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Sin Nombre worth watching?
Yes — Sin Nombre earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Fukunaga's debut captures Central American migration with vérité intensity and unflinching empathy.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).
What is Sin Nombre about?
A Honduran girl and a Mara Salvatrucha gang member flee north on freight trains toward the United States in perilous migration.
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Critic Reviews
Sin Nombre (2009) Review: Fleeing North on the Train Roofs
★★★★½
Sin Nombre is Cary Joji Fukunaga's tense Spanish-language debut about a gang member and a Honduran girl riding freight trains north, raw, gripping and humane.
Yes. It is a gripping, beautifully shot migration thriller for adults who can handle harsh gang violence, and still one of the best films on the subject.
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Sin Nombre: frequently asked questions
Is Sin Nombre worth watching?
Yes. Sin Nombre (2009) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is Sin Nombre?
Sin Nombre runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
What is Sin Nombre rated?
Sin Nombre is rated R in the United States. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Sin Nombre?
Sin Nombre is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Paulina Gaitán, Edgar Flores, Kristyan Ferrer.
What is the Metascore for Sin Nombre?
Metacritic's Metascore for Sin Nombre is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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