Popi (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, Popi is a comedy and drama film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 113 minutes. “Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abraham is a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys. He is becoming very worried about them living in their run down neighborhood when one day he notices that Cubans who escape are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He thinks up a plot to have his sons washed ashore as cuban immigrants who will be adopted by rich anglos.
Who’s in it. Popi stars Alan Arkin as Abraham, Rita Moreno as Lupe, Reuben Figueroa as Luis and Miguel Alejandro as Junior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Popi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popi (1969)?
- In US, Popi is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Popi worth watching?
- Popi holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Popi?
- Popi stars Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro and Arny Freeman.
- When was Popi released?
- Popi was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.