Piñero (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Piñero is a drama film directed by Leon Ichaso, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. "Piñero" tells the story of the explosive life of a Latino icon, the gay poet-playwright-actor Miguel Piñero, whose urban poetry is recognized as a pre-cursor to rap and hip-hop. After doing time in hard-core Sing-Sing for petty thefts and drug dealing, Piñero's prison experiences developed into the 1974 Tony-nominated play Short Eyes. The resulting notoriety and fame was too much for the Latino bad-boy genius who retreated to the darker corners of New York City.
Who’s in it. Piñero stars Benjamin Bratt as Miguel Piñero, Giancarlo Esposito as Miguel Algarin, Talisa Soto as Sugar and Nelson Vasquez as Tito Goya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Piñero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piñero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Piñero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Piñero (2001)?
- In US, Piñero is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Piñero worth watching?
- Piñero holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Piñero?
- Piñero stars Benjamin Bratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Talisa Soto, Nelson Vasquez and Panchito Gómez.
- When was Piñero released?
- Piñero was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.