Sons of Cuba (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2009, Sons of Cuba is a documentary film directed by Andrew Lang, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The Havana Boxing Academy is a Cuban boarding school that takes 9-year-old boys, and turns them into the best boxers in the world. SONS OF CUBA follows the stories of three young hopefuls through 8 dramatic months of training and schooling as they prepare for the biggest event of their lives so far: Cuba's National Boxing Championship for Under-12's. But during the season, crisis strikes: Fidel Castro is taken ill, and all of Cuba's Olympic boxing champions defect to the USA, leaving Cuba at a crossroads, and the boys contemplating a changing world.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Sons of Cuba has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sons of Cuba page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons of Cuba (2009)?
- In US, Sons of Cuba is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sons of Cuba worth watching?
- Sons of Cuba holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Sons of Cuba released?
- Sons of Cuba was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.