Obituary for Escobar (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Obituary for Escobar is a drama and crime film directed by Milorad Milinković, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Serbian crime drama focusing on Belgrade's violent criminal underworld. Obituary For Escobar distinguishes itself from other recent crime dramas with its strong visual style and energetic approach. Borko was a young effeminate boy bullied at school by the self-styled 'Ghandi'. Years on, Ghandi is now a warlord, wrecking mayhem in pursuit of his ambition to become the leading drug lord in the Balkans. His execution of the rival 'Serbian Escobar' coincides with the mysterious placement of an obituary for the real Escobar by two stoners. In Ghandi's pursuit of the assailants he meets Lela, a stunning mystery woman who leads Ghandi to reconsider both "Borko" and his life in crime.
Who’s in it. Obituary for Escobar stars Vojin Ćetković as Gandi, Tamara Garbajs as Lela, Zijah Sokolović as Anđeo and Jelisaveta 'Seka' Sablić as Žena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Obituary for Escobar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Obituary for Escobar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obituary for Escobar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obituary for Escobar (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Obituary for Escobar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Obituary for Escobar worth watching?
- Obituary for Escobar holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Obituary for Escobar?
- Obituary for Escobar stars Vojin Ćetković, Tamara Garbajs, Zijah Sokolović, Jelisaveta 'Seka' Sablić and Boris Komnenić.
- When was Obituary for Escobar released?
- Obituary for Escobar was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.