Adú (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2020, Adú is a drama film directed by Salvador Calvo, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In a desperate attempt to reach Europe and crouched before an airstrip in Cameroon, a six-year-old boy and his older sister wait to sneak into the holds of an airplane. Not too far away, an environmental activist contemplates the terrible image of an elephant, dead and fangless. Not only do you have to fight against poaching, but you will also have to meet the problems of your newly arrived daughter from Spain. Thousands of kilometers to the north, in Melilla, a group of civil guards prepare to face the furious crowd of sub-Saharan people who have begun the assault on the fence. Three stories linked by a central theme, in which none of its protagonists know that their destinies are doomed to cross and that their lives will no longer be the same.
Who’s in it. Adú stars Luis Tosar as Gonzalo, Anna Castillo as Sandra, Álvaro Cervantes as Mateo and Jesús Carroza as Javi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Adú has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adú page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adú tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adú (2020)?
- In US, Adú is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Adú worth watching?
- Adú holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adú?
- Adú stars Luis Tosar, Anna Castillo, Álvaro Cervantes, Jesús Carroza and Ana Wagener.
- When was Adú released?
- Adú was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.