Güeros (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2015, Güeros is a comedy and drama film directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, running about 106 minutes. “Being young and not being revolutionary is an even biological contradiction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set amidst the 1999 student strikes in Mexico City, this coming-of-age tale finds two brothers venturing through the city in a sentimental search for an aging legendary musician. Shot in black-and-white, Güeros brims with youthful exuberance.
Who’s in it. Güeros stars Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Sombra, Leonardo Ortizgris as Santos, Sebastián Aguirre as Tomás and Ilse Salas as Ana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Güeros has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Güeros page.
If you liked it. Fans of Güeros tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Güeros (2015)?
- In US, Güeros 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 Güeros worth watching?
- Güeros holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Güeros?
- Güeros stars Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Leonardo Ortizgris, Sebastián Aguirre, Ilse Salas and Sophie Alexander-Katz.
- When was Güeros released?
- Güeros was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.