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DRAMA . 2012 . 1h 58m . Spanish . 7.2/10

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"CHILE, HAPPINESS IS COMING!"

In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.

Starring Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Néstor Cantillana
Box Office $2.3M
7.2/10
Rating
$2.3M
Box Office
1h 58m
Runtime
2012
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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CHILE, HAPPINESS IS COMING!

In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.

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Cast
Gael García Bernal stars as René Saaverdra in No.
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Year context
No was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘...
No is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 58m.

BOX OFFICE

$2.3M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.2/10 (460 votes)
Popularity
5
Box Office
$2,341,226

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is No about?
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.
How long is No?
No has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in No?
The cast of No includes Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Néstor Cantillana, Luis Gnecco, Antonia Zegers.
How much did No make at the box office?
No earned $2,341,226 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of No?
No has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 460 votes on TMDB.

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Drama History
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