Margarita (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6

Margarita poster

Released in 2012, Margarita is a comedy and drama film directed by Laurie Colbert, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Behind the facade of a beautiful urban home, a combination of complacency and bad investments has left power couple Ben and Gail disconnected, resentful and just about broke. When the cash-strapped yuppies fire their teen-aged daughter's lesbian Mexican nanny, Margarita, they set off a chain of events that lead to her deportation.

Who’s in it. Margarita stars Nicola Correia Damude as Margarita, Christine Horne as Jane, Patrick McKenna as Ben and Claire Lautier as Gail, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Margarita has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Margarita page.

If you liked it. Fans of Margarita tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Margarita (2012)?
In US, Margarita is available to stream on IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Margarita worth watching?
Margarita holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Margarita?
Margarita stars Nicola Correia Damude, Christine Horne, Patrick McKenna, Claire Lautier and Maya Ritter.
When was Margarita released?
Margarita was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.