It was the highest-grossing Spanish film at the time. Goya Awards: Santiago Segura won Best New Director.
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The film's success led to a sequel, "Torrente 2: Misión en Marruecos," which was released in 2000. A third installment, "Torrente 3: El Protector," was released in 2005. The Torrente franchise has become a beloved part of Spanish cinema, with Santiago Segura reprising his role as the titular character in all three films. "Torrente 2: Misión en Marruecos
Some critics, like those from Variety , found it to be a "tremendously enjoyable" and "successful action" film that effectively utilized caricature to critique cultural stereotypes. "Torrente 3: El Protector