The People at Universal (1991): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1991, The People at Universal is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Felipe Aljure, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. This is a dark comedy that takes place in an urban jungle, where each has to ensure its own survival. No one is bad, but all acting for his own benefit and without measure if their actions hurt others. The former Sergeant Diogenes Hernandez owns the Universal, a precarious detective agency private in the Centre of Bogotá, which is based in the same apartment where he and his wife Fabiola inhabit. His nephew, Clemente Fernández, who works at the Agency, maintains a romance with Fabiola, without trying to hurt the feelings of his uncle, but driven by the need to alleviate their empty urban and anonymous man. Written by Diego Alvarez

Who’s in it. The People at Universal stars Álvaro Rodríguez as Diógenes Hernández, Jennifer Steffens as Fabiola Hernández, Robinson Díaz as Clemente Hernández and Ana Marí­a Aristizabal as Margarita (as Ana María Aristizábal), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The People at Universal has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People at Universal page.

If you liked it. Fans of The People at Universal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.