Salsa (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1988, Salsa is a romance and music film directed by Boaz Davidson, running about 98 minutes. “The Dirtiest Dancing Of Them All!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fatherless barrio Puerto Rican Rico is a menial car mechanic by day, but lives for the nights, when he dances and dates hot dancing girls, cockily convinced the title of Salsa king in fancy nightclub La Luna's upcoming contest is to be his. He encourages his best friend, courteous gentleman Ken, to date his sister Margarita so he gets a free hand with her flirtatious classmate Lola. The reigning salsa queen Luna's interest in Rico as dance-partner threatens his on-off relationship with Vicki. More jealous trouble follows when Ken and Margarita fall in true love.
Who’s in it. Salsa stars Robi Draco Rosa as Rico, Rodney Harvey as Ken, Magali Alvarado as Rita and Miranda Garrison as Luna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Salsa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salsa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salsa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salsa (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salsa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salsa worth watching?
- Salsa holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salsa?
- Salsa stars Robi Draco Rosa, Rodney Harvey, Magali Alvarado, Miranda Garrison and Moon Orona.
- When was Salsa released?
- Salsa was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.