Papi Chulo (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2019, Papi Chulo is a comedy and drama film directed by John Butler, running about 98 minutes. “Sometimes a stranger makes the best friend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.
Who’s in it. Papi Chulo stars Matt Bomer as Sean, Alejandro Patiño as Ernesto, Elena Campbell-Martinez as Linda and Wendi McLendon-Covey as Ash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Papi Chulo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel 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 Papi Chulo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papi Chulo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papi Chulo (2019)?
- In US, Papi Chulo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Papi Chulo worth watching?
- Papi Chulo holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Papi Chulo?
- Papi Chulo stars Matt Bomer, Alejandro Patiño, Elena Campbell-Martinez, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Michael Shepperd.
- When was Papi Chulo released?
- Papi Chulo was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.