Chicuarotes (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2019, Chicuarotes is a drama and crime film directed by Gael García Bernal, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.
Who’s in it. Chicuarotes stars Benny Emmanuel as Cagalera, Leidi Gutiérrez as Sugehili, Daniel Giménez Cacho as Chillamil and Dolores Heredia as Tonchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Chicuarotes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chicuarotes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chicuarotes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicuarotes (2019)?
- In GB, Chicuarotes is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chicuarotes worth watching?
- Chicuarotes holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chicuarotes?
- Chicuarotes stars Benny Emmanuel, Leidi Gutiérrez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Dolores Heredia and Gabriel Carbajal.
- When was Chicuarotes released?
- Chicuarotes was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.