Looking for Miguel (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Looking for Miguel is a comedy and drama film directed by Juan Fisher, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. A wealthy Columbian politician blinded by his own privilege is forced to walk a mile in the shoes of the people he despises most after falling victim to a violent attack and subsequently losing his memory. Miguel was a man of fine stock, a politician who has led a charmed life since the day he was born. But Miguel has no appreciation for his lot in life, and scoffs at the everyday people who must struggle just to survive. One day, after being assaulted on the street and left for dead, Miguel awakens with no memory of the past. He has forgotten his distain for the dumpster divers, petty thieves, and wandering transients who crowd the city streets, and now their warmth and solidarity is the only thing keeping him alive. As Miguel forges a friendship with a pious but promiscuous drag queen, the fragments of the past gradually become illuminated in his mind, prompting him on a desperate quest to reclaim his identity and atone for the sins of his past.

Who’s in it. Looking for Miguel stars Laura García, Julián Román, Hernán Méndez and Blas Jaramillo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Looking for Miguel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Miguel page.

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