Matinée (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1977, Matinée is a thriller, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Jorge and Aarón, two young boys growing up in a quiet town often miss classes to go together to the cinema matinee. One day they are kidnapped by robbers while traveling in a truck. After the disintegration of the band, they begin to participate in the robberies until the adventure turns into something more sinister and dangerous.
Who’s in it. Matinée stars Héctor Bonilla as Aquiles, Manuel Ojeda as Francisco, Rodolfo Chávez Martínez as Aarón and Armando Martín Martínez as Jorge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Matinée has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matinée page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matinée tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matinée (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matinée change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Matinée worth watching?
- Matinée holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Matinée?
- Matinée stars Héctor Bonilla, Manuel Ojeda, Rodolfo Chávez Martínez, Armando Martín Martínez and Narciso Busquets.
- When was Matinée released?
- Matinée was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.