The Poolboy (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, The Poolboy is a comedy film directed by José Guridi, running about 92 minutes. “The Latin lover makes a splash!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gustavo Ortíz is a university student from a comfortable, middle class family who is forced to spend his summer vacation cleaning pools when his parents are struck down with financial problems. Ever the optimist, Gustavo soon realizes that his new job provides the perfect excuse to get closer to the girl of his dreams - his neighbor and former classmate, Nicole Ivanov.
Who’s in it. The Poolboy stars Sebastián Badilla as Gustavo Ortíz, Alejandra Fosalba as Gustavo's mother, Denise Rosenthal as Nicole Ivanov and Pablo Zuñiga as Patricio Padilla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Poolboy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poolboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poolboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poolboy (2011)?
- In US, The Poolboy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Poolboy worth watching?
- The Poolboy holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poolboy?
- The Poolboy stars Sebastián Badilla, Alejandra Fosalba, Denise Rosenthal, Pablo Zuñiga and Fernando Larraín.
- When was The Poolboy released?
- The Poolboy was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.