Manuel, le fils emprunté (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, Manuel, le fils emprunté is a comedy and drama film directed by François Labonté, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Juan Alvarez, a Spanish refugee in Canada, shoemaker, picks up at his home Manuel, a 12-year-old Portuguese teenager, whom he teaches to read, to assert his rights and who speaks of the Spanish civil war.
Who’s in it. Manuel, le fils emprunté stars Francisco Rabal as Juan Alvarez, Nuno Da Costa as Manuel Estrada, Luiz Saraiva as Vasco Estrada (as Luiz Saraïva) and Kim Yaroshevskaya as Rosa Alvarez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Manuel, le fils emprunté 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 Manuel, le fils emprunté page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manuel, le fils emprunté tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manuel, le fils emprunté (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manuel, le fils emprunté change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manuel, le fils emprunté worth watching?
- Manuel, le fils emprunté holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manuel, le fils emprunté?
- Manuel, le fils emprunté stars Francisco Rabal, Nuno Da Costa, Luiz Saraiva, Kim Yaroshevskaya and Isabel Serra.
- When was Manuel, le fils emprunté released?
- Manuel, le fils emprunté was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.