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Pedro (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2008, Pedro is a drama film directed by Nick Oceano, running about 93 minutes. “Celebrity. Activist. Icon.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An intimate biopic of Pedro Zamora, an HIV-positive Cuban-American, who was cast for the MTV reality show, The Real World: San Francisco, in 1994. Due to his experience on the Real World, Pedro became a celebrity and a sympathetic face of the AIDS epidemic for millions of Americans who had never met anyone with HIV/AIDS.

Who’s in it. Pedro stars Alex Loynaz as Pedro Zamora, Justina Machado as Mily, Hale Appleman as Judd and DaJuan Johnson as Sean Sasser, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Pedro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Pedro tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pedro (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pedro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pedro worth watching?
Pedro holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pedro?
Pedro stars Alex Loynaz, Justina Machado, Hale Appleman, DaJuan Johnson and Matt Barr.
When was Pedro released?
Pedro was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.