Abel (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2010, Abel is a comedy and drama film directed by Diego Luna, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. When 9-year-old Abel assumes his absent father's role as man of the house, he garners his family's respect, and life resumes a comfortable rhythm -- until a man arrives at the house, claiming he's the long-lost patriarch
Who’s in it. Abel stars José María Yázpik as Anselmo, Christopher Ruiz-Esparza as Abel, Karina Gidi as Cecilia and Geraldine Alejandra as Selene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Abel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abel (2010)?
- In GB, Abel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abel worth watching?
- Abel holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Abel?
- Abel stars José María Yázpik, Christopher Ruiz-Esparza, Karina Gidi, Geraldine Alejandra and Carlos Aragon.
- When was Abel released?
- Abel was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
