Los chicos (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, Los chicos is a drama film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Four young men are cited in a kiosk during a rainy afternoon. One has to study and the other three go to the cinema, although they are not allowed to entry because their young age. The group consists of Andrés, who works as bellboy in a hotel and dreams of becoming a bullfighter; Chispa, who follows the orders of an old grumpy man; Carlos, a student; and Negro, a shy boy. All they want is to have fun; but reality forces them to confront the problems of the adult world.
Who’s in it. Los chicos stars José Luis García as El Chispa, Joaquín Cascales Zarzo as El Negro, Alberto Jiménez as Carlos and José Sierra as Andrés, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Los chicos 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 Los chicos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Los chicos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Los chicos (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Los chicos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Los chicos worth watching?
- Los chicos holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Los chicos?
- Los chicos stars José Luis García, Joaquín Cascales Zarzo, Alberto Jiménez, José Sierra and Mari Carmen Aymat.
- When was Los chicos released?
- Los chicos was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.