I Am Not Handsome (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, I Am Not Handsome is a documentary film directed by Joyce García, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The Sonidero movement echoes throughout the streets of Mexico City with waves of tropical rhythms, neon lights and dance moves. Two brave and touching characters, La Cigarrita and El Duende fight to keep this tradition alive, opposing the government’s initiative to gentrify their neighborhoods. During the festivities that celebrate la Virgen de la Merced (The Virgin of Mercy) -one of the city’s most popular events- sonideros face a wall of anti-riot police.
Who’s in it. I Am Not Handsome stars Lupita La Cigarrita, Ricardo Mendoza, Ricardo Mendoza García and Adriana González Salazar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, I Am Not Handsome 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 I Am Not Handsome page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am Not Handsome (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Am Not Handsome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Am Not Handsome worth watching?
- I Am Not Handsome holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am Not Handsome?
- I Am Not Handsome stars Lupita La Cigarrita, Ricardo Mendoza, Ricardo Mendoza García, Adriana González Salazar and Evelia Díaz Martínez.
- When was I Am Not Handsome released?
- I Am Not Handsome was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.