La León (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2007, La León is a drama film directed by Santiago Otheguy, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Deep in the lush river jungles of Argentina, Alvaro lives a solitary existence fishing and harvesting reeds. What sets him apart from the rest of his village is that he is gay. There are no other gay men in his world, his only means of expression is with the occasional outsider who passes through. Most of these men come via the river taxi El León, whose captain El Turu is a mean man with a homophobic streak and a secret. When illegal loggers appear in the jungle El Turu accuses Alvaro of aiding them, a dispute which leads both men towards confrontation.
Who’s in it. La León stars Jorge Román as Alvaro, Daniel Valenzuela as El Turu, José Muñoz as Iribarren and Diego Quiroz as Marinaro Julio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, La León has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La León page.
If you liked it. Fans of La León tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La León (2007)?
- In US, La León is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La León worth watching?
- La León holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La León?
- La León stars Jorge Román, Daniel Valenzuela, José Muñoz, Diego Quiroz and Daniel Sosa.
- When was La León released?
- La León was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.