The Fifth Penalty (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2008, The Fifth Penalty is a drama film directed by Carlo Corea, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. El Patotas Flores and Óscar La Chistosa Suárez are young stars playing with the Deportivo Barrio San Antonio soccer club. The word on the street is that El Patotas has never missed a penalty shot and that La Chistosa has never allowed one as a goalie. The two friends decide to make a secret competition, in order to determine who is the best of all, on the day a recruiter for Las Fieras shows up in order to offer a contract to only one player.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Penalty stars Héctor Mendoza as Oscar "La Chistosa" Suárez, Rodrigo Corea as Martín "El Patotas" Flores, José Carlos Rodríguez as Néstor Soto Mayor and Enrique Arreola as Reclutador de Los Buhos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Fifth Penalty sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fifth Penalty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Penalty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Penalty (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fifth Penalty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fifth Penalty worth watching?
- The Fifth Penalty holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fifth Penalty?
- The Fifth Penalty stars Héctor Mendoza, Rodrigo Corea, José Carlos Rodríguez, Enrique Arreola and Humberto Moreno.
- When was The Fifth Penalty released?
- The Fifth Penalty was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.