Mamacita (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.2

Mamacita poster

Released in 2018, Mamacita is a documentary film directed by Jose Pablo Estrada Torrescano, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Mamacita is an extravagant Mexican beauty queen living in her own kingdom in company of her loyal servants: gardener, chauffeur, chef, housekeeper and nurses. The 95-year-old lady has turned her house into a castle, hiding the open wounds of a prominent Mexican upper class family behind its stone walls. When José Pablo went abroad to study film, Mamacita made him promise to return to Mexico one day to make a film about her life. He conquers his granny's empire like a Trojan horse, discovering the haunted spirits of his own past and the lack of love that his entire clan has suffered from for generations.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mamacita 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 Mamacita page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mamacita tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mamacita (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mamacita change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mamacita worth watching?
Mamacita 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.
When was Mamacita released?
Mamacita was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.