Raising Victor Vargas (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2002, Raising Victor Vargas is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Sollett, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. The film follows Victor, a Lower East Side teenager, as he deals with his eccentric family, including his strict grandmother, his bratty sister, and a younger brother who completely idolizes him. Along the way he tries to win the affections of Judy, who is very careful and calculating when it comes to how she deals with men.

Who’s in it. Raising Victor Vargas stars Victor Rasuk as Victor Vargas, Judy Marte as 'Juicy' Judy Gonzalez, Melonie Díaz as Melonie and Altagracia Guzman as Grandma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Raising Victor Vargas has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raising Victor Vargas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Raising Victor Vargas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Raising Victor Vargas (2002)?
In US, Raising Victor Vargas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Raising Victor Vargas worth watching?
Raising Victor Vargas holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Raising Victor Vargas?
Raising Victor Vargas stars Victor Rasuk, Judy Marte, Melonie Díaz, Altagracia Guzman and Silvestre Rasuk.
When was Raising Victor Vargas released?
Raising Victor Vargas was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.