El cantante (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, El cantante is a drama, music and history film directed by Leon Ichaso, running about 116 minutes. “Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.
Who’s in it. El cantante stars Marc Anthony as Hector Lavoe, Jennifer Lopez as Puchi, John Ortiz as Willie Colon and Manny Pérez as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, El cantante has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El cantante page.
If you liked it. Fans of El cantante tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El cantante (2006)?
- In US, El cantante is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El cantante worth watching?
- El cantante holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El cantante?
- El cantante stars Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, John Ortiz, Manny Pérez and Vincent Laresca.
- When was El cantante released?
- El cantante was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.