Loving Pablo (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Loving Pablo is a drama and crime film directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, running about 123 minutes. “A gangster. A princess. The true story of a most unlikely love affair.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.
Who’s in it. Loving Pablo stars Javier Bardem as Pablo Escobar, Penélope Cruz as Virginia Vallejo, Peter Sarsgaard as Shepard and Julieth Restrepo as Maria Victoria Henao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Loving Pablo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loving Pablo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loving Pablo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loving Pablo (2017)?
- In US, Loving Pablo is available to stream on History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loving Pablo worth watching?
- Loving Pablo holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loving Pablo?
- Loving Pablo stars Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, Julieth Restrepo and Óscar Jaenada.
- When was Loving Pablo released?
- Loving Pablo was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.