Valentin (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.1

Valentin poster

Released in 2003, Valentin is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alejandro Agresti, running about 86 minutes. “Cupid just turned eight.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Valentin, a 9-year-old boy living with his grandmother in late-1960s Buenos Aires, believes his family has problems that only he can solve. The youngster dreams of being reunited with his mother, who's separated from Valentin's abusive father.

Who’s in it. Valentin stars Rodrigo Noya as Valentín, Carmen Maura as Abuela, Julieta Cardinali as Leticia and Jean Pierre Noher as El tío Chiche, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Valentin has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.

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 Valentin page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Valentin (2003)?
In US, Valentin 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 Valentin worth watching?
Valentin holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Valentin?
Valentin stars Rodrigo Noya, Carmen Maura, Julieta Cardinali, Jean Pierre Noher and Mex Urtizberea.
When was Valentin released?
Valentin was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.