The Mayor (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, The Mayor is a documentary film directed by Emiliano Altuna, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of Mauricio Fernandez, mayor of the wealthiest municipality in Latin America, located in the North of Mexico. He presents himself as a polemical figure who takes justice into his own hands in order to "clean" his municipality of the drug cartels' presence. Mauricio is a key character to better understand the present situation in Mexico and through the unusual views of this politician, the audience will be a privileged witnesses of an scenario where political tasks and excessive violence mingle with one another.
Who’s in it. The Mayor stars Mauricio Fernández Garza as The Mayor, Bill Clinton, Octavio Paz and Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Mayor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mayor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mayor tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mayor (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mayor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mayor worth watching?
- The Mayor holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mayor?
- The Mayor stars Mauricio Fernández Garza, Bill Clinton, Octavio Paz, Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano and Fidel Castro.
- When was The Mayor released?
- The Mayor was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.