Marimbas from Hell (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2010, Marimbas from Hell is a drama and documentary film directed by Julio Hernández Cordón, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Don Alfonso plays marimbas, the traditional Guatemalan instrument. Facing extortion and without work due to the population's lack of interest for his instrument, he seeks refuge with his godson Chiquilín. Blacko is a pioneer of the Heavy Metal Guatemalan underground stage. He is also a doctor in the public hospital but nobody wants to be treated by him because of his long hair and his tattoos. Chiquilín makes connections for Don Alfonso and Blacko to combine their talents and create a brand new band called Marimbas from Hell.
Who’s in it. Marimbas from Hell stars Roberto González Arévalo as Blacko, Víctor Hugo Monterroso as Chiquilín and Alfonso Tunché as Don Alfonso.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Marimbas from Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marimbas from Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marimbas from Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marimbas from Hell (2010)?
- In US, Marimbas from Hell is available to stream on GuideDoc, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marimbas from Hell worth watching?
- Marimbas from Hell holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marimbas from Hell?
- Marimbas from Hell stars Roberto González Arévalo, Víctor Hugo Monterroso and Alfonso Tunché.
- When was Marimbas from Hell released?
- Marimbas from Hell was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.