The Cinema Hold Up (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2011, The Cinema Hold Up is a drama and crime film directed by Iria Gómez Concheiro, running about 112 minutes. “Heist in Mexico City is no child's play.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of four teenagers: Negus, Chale, Sapo and Chata. Childhood friends living in public housing in a rundown area of Mexico City, search to trump idleness. They toy with the idea of robbing a movie theatre. Afflicted by their past and present stance, each find the motivation to complete the deed. The adventure pushes them to face their own realities and jeopardizes the only valuable possession: friendship
Who’s in it. The Cinema Hold Up stars Gabino Rodríguez as Negus, Juan Pablo de Santiago as Chale, Ángel Sosa as Sapo and Paulina Ávalos as Chata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Cinema Hold Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cinema Hold Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cinema Hold Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cinema Hold Up (2011)?
- In US, The Cinema Hold Up is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cinema Hold Up worth watching?
- The Cinema Hold Up holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cinema Hold Up?
- The Cinema Hold Up stars Gabino Rodríguez, Juan Pablo de Santiago, Ángel Sosa, Paulina Ávalos and Dolores Heredia.
- When was The Cinema Hold Up released?
- The Cinema Hold Up was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.