La Cucaracha (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1998, La Cucaracha is a thriller and drama film directed by Jack Perez, running about 97 minutes. “It's High Noon in Hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A desperate writer fights for survival when the Mexican mob involves him in murder.
Who’s in it. La Cucaracha stars Eric Roberts as Walter Pool, Joaquim de Almeida as Jose Guerra, Victor Rivers as Herberto Ortega and James McManus as Louis Graves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, La Cucaracha has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Cucaracha page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Cucaracha tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Cucaracha (1998)?
- In US, La Cucaracha is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Cucaracha worth watching?
- La Cucaracha holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha stars Eric Roberts, Joaquim de Almeida, Victor Rivers, James McManus and Tara Crespo.
- When was La Cucaracha released?
- La Cucaracha was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.