---
title: "Nine Queens"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nine-queens-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 18079
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Nine Queens (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nine-queens-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nine Queens is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Patagonik, FX Sound, Industrias Audiovisuales Argentinas S.A.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two slick con artists plot a high‑stakes stamp scam that keeps you guessing."

### Why Watch
- Engaging con‑artist heist story
- Tense, twist‑filled atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- If you prefer fast‑paced action, the deliberate tempo may feel measured
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s mature crime themes and tense atmosphere make it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, drama, twisty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/nine-queens-2000#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fabián Bielinsky
- **Networks / Studios**: Patagonik, FX Sound, Industrias Audiovisuales Argentinas S.A.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ricardo Darín** as *Marcos*
- **Gastón Pauls** as *Juan*
- **Leticia Brédice** as *Valéria*
- **Gabo Correa** as *Convenience Store Manager*
- **Pochi Ducasse** as *Aunt*
- **Jorge Noya** as *Aníbal*
- **María Mercedes Villagra** as *Convenience Store Employee 2*
- **Ignasi Abadal** as *Vidal Gandolfo*
- **Carlos Lanari** as *Man on Cell Phone*
- **Tomás Fonzi** as *Federico*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central scam in the film?
Two con artists attempt to sell a collector a forged set of rare stamps called the "nine queens".

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a crime thriller drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about one hour and fifty‑four minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on April 19, 2002.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
The plot is fictional, focusing on a con‑artist scheme.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nine Queens — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18079)

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