El bonaerense (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 2002, El bonaerense is a drama and crime film directed by Pablo Trapero, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Zapa is a locksmith in a quiet and little town lost somewhere in the province of Buenos Aires. After getting involved in a crime, his uncle, a retired policeman, bails him out and sends him to Buenos Aires city so he can become an aspiring police officer. Soon he will get involved in a new type of corruption.
Who’s in it. El bonaerense stars Jorge Román as Zapa, Víctor Hugo Carrizo as Molinari, Mimí Ardú as Mabel and Darío Levy as Gallo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, El bonaerense has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $410.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El bonaerense page.
If you liked it. Fans of El bonaerense tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El bonaerense (2002)?
- In US, El bonaerense is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El bonaerense worth watching?
- El bonaerense holds an audience score of 6.6 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 El bonaerense?
- El bonaerense stars Jorge Román, Víctor Hugo Carrizo, Mimí Ardú, Darío Levy and Víctor Hugo Carrizo.
- When was El bonaerense released?
- El bonaerense was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
