Ruta Madre (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2019, Ruta Madre is a comedy and drama film directed by Agustin Castaneda, running about 97 minutes. “The Mother of All Road Trips” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his first love breaks his heart, a young American singer reluctantly leaves his home in San Diego, California and embarks on an epic road trip through Baja with his uncle in order to reconnect with his Mexican roots and find himself.
Who’s in it. Ruta Madre stars Paulina Gaitán as Colette, Héctor Jiménez as Rodrigo, William Miller as Officer Benitez and Paul Rodríguez as Flaco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ruta Madre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Ruta Madre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruta Madre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruta Madre (2019)?
- In US, Ruta Madre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Ruta Madre worth watching?
- Ruta Madre holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ruta Madre?
- Ruta Madre stars Paulina Gaitán, Héctor Jiménez, William Miller, Paul Rodríguez and Carmen Salinas.
- When was Ruta Madre released?
- Ruta Madre was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.