What is the Metascore for The Milk of Sorrow?

The Milk of Sorrow has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

The Milk of Sorrow Review (2009) — 75% Celluloid Score

Directed by Claudia Llosa · 2009 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

The Milk of Sorrow (2009) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

75%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

90% Critic Score

70% Audience

80 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

6.7 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 34m
Cast: Magaly Solier , Susi Sánchez , Efraín Solís , Marino Ballón , Daniel Nuñez Duran
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish

Official theatrical poster for The Milk of Sorrow (2009)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (90% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Celluloid Score 75% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is The Milk of Sorrow worth watching?

Yes — The Milk of Sorrow earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

The Milk of Sorrow — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2009. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

What is The Milk of Sorrow about?

Fausta is suffering from a rare disease called the Milk of Sorrow, which is transmitted through the breast milk of pregnant women who were abused or raped during or soon after pregnancy. While living in constant fear and confusion due to this disease, she must face the sudden death of her mother. She chooses to take drastic measures to not follow in her mother's footsteps.