Who’s Stopping Us (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Who’s Stopping Us is a drama and documentary film directed by Jonás Trueba, running about 220 minutes.

What it’s about. Quién lo impide is a call to change our perception of adolescents and youths; our idea of those born in the early 21st century who have recently reached adulthood; those who now seem guilty of everything as they themselves see their hopes dashed. Somewhere between documentary, fiction and pure testimonial record, the young adolescents show themselves the way they really are, the way we rarely see them, or the way they let us see them: taking advantage of the film camera to show off the best of themselves and renew our trust in the future; from fragility and emotion, with humour, intelligence, beliefs and ideas. Because the young people who speak to us about love, friendship, politics or education refer not only to their own situation, but to the things that always matter to us, at any age. Quién lo impide is a film about ourselves: about what we were, what we are and what we will continue to be.

Who’s in it. Who’s Stopping Us stars Candela Recio, Pablo Hoyos, Silvio Aguilar and Pablo Gavira, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Who’s Stopping Us has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who’s Stopping Us page.

If you liked it. Fans of Who’s Stopping Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.