Unpredictable Guy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, Unpredictable Guy is a drama film directed by Mario Sábato, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Following his mother`s death, wise son Sebastian attempts to organise dad Nestor to cope with basic household chores. Sebastian shows Nestor how to light the oven. Later Nestor can't fix a broken lamp, but his son soon sorts it out. Nestor wants to act and invent money raising schemes whereas Sebastian yearns for a dad with a steady job. Nestor gets a role in an ad and pursues acting work. He seeks backing to market ping pong balls with world cup logos though the event has passed. The essence of the story revolves around how these conflicting aspirations can be reconciled.
Who’s in it. Unpredictable Guy stars Héctor Alterio, Graciela Alfano, Aldo Barbero and Héctor Bidonde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Unpredictable Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unpredictable Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unpredictable Guy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unpredictable Guy (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unpredictable Guy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unpredictable Guy worth watching?
- Unpredictable Guy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unpredictable Guy?
- Unpredictable Guy stars Héctor Alterio, Graciela Alfano, Aldo Barbero, Héctor Bidonde and Julio De Grazia.
- When was Unpredictable Guy released?
- Unpredictable Guy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.