The Companion (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, The Companion is a drama film directed by Pavel Giroud, running about 104 minutes. “In the 80's, when fear spread faster than HIV, Cuba confined the epidemic behind a wall” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.
Who’s in it. The Companion stars Yotuel Romero as Horacio Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez as Daniel (as Armando Miguel), Yailene Sierra and Camila Arteche as Lisandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Companion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Companion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Companion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Companion (2016)?
- In US, The Companion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Companion worth watching?
- The Companion holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Companion?
- The Companion stars Yotuel Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez, Yailene Sierra, Camila Arteche and Broselianda Hernández.
- When was The Companion released?
- The Companion was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.