Salsa (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Salsa is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Joyce Buñuel, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. At age 24, Rémi Bonnet, brilliant pianist, abandons Chopin and Toulouse to play the music he has secretly loved for years - Salsa! He heads for Paris, the salsa capital of Europe, only to discover to his great surprise, that nobody wants a white boy in Latin band! Felipe, his Cuban friend, sets him straight: " You don't have the Latino look, muchacho! Today, if your are not Cubano or Columbiano, you are out!". Undaunted, Rémi deliberately takes on the identity, accent and complexion of an unemployed alien in a city where most foreigners will do almost anything to become French. Barreto, 75, the legendary Cuban composer, who is about to close down the once famous Casa Cubana, offers Rémi a job giving dance lessons to the locals. It is here that Rémi falls in love with Nathalie. Her family's "secrets and lies" reveal parental links to Barreto. Do these links explain why this shy beauty ought to be a bomb on the dance floor?
Who’s in it. Salsa stars Vincent Lecoeur as Rémi Bonnet and Christianne Gout as Nathalie.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Salsa 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 Salsa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salsa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salsa (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salsa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salsa worth watching?
- Salsa holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salsa?
- Salsa stars Vincent Lecoeur and Christianne Gout.
- When was Salsa released?
- Salsa was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.