The Mambo Kings (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1992, The Mambo Kings is a drama and music film directed by Arne Glimcher, running about 104 minutes. “With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream.
Who’s in it. The Mambo Kings stars Antonio Banderas as Nestor Castillo, Armand Assante as Cesar Castillo, Cathy Moriarty as Lanna Lake and Maruschka Detmers as Delores Fuentes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Mambo Kings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
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 The Mambo Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mambo Kings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mambo Kings (1992)?
- In US, The Mambo Kings 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 The Mambo Kings worth watching?
- The Mambo Kings holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mambo Kings?
- The Mambo Kings stars Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers and Pablo Calogero.
- When was The Mambo Kings released?
- The Mambo Kings was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.