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Born to Win (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 2016, Born to Win is a comedy film directed by Vicente Villanueva, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Encarna, a thirtysomething girl of Móstoles (Madrid) is trapped in a life without changes, at the side of her lifelong boyfriend and with a job absent of incentives. Stigmatized by the famous Spanish sketch of the "Empanadillas de Móstoles", Encarna looks for a way to escape her boring life.

Who’s in it. Born to Win stars Alexandra Jiménez as Encarna, Cristina Castaño as María Dolores, Victoria Abril as Victoria and Antonio de la Cruz as Barney, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Born to Win has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Win page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Born to Win (2016)?
In US, Born to Win is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Born to Win worth watching?
Born to Win holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Born to Win?
Born to Win stars Alexandra Jiménez, Cristina Castaño, Victoria Abril, Antonio de la Cruz and Luisber Santiago.
When was Born to Win released?
Born to Win was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.