Rudo & Cursi (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2008, Rudo & Cursi is a comedy and drama film directed by Carlos Cuarón, running about 102 minutes. “Even when your luck runs out, some things never change.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two brothers living a hard life of manual labor in rural Mexico have a simple dream: saving enough money to build their mother her dream house. But fate has other plans. A friendly game of soccer leads to first Rudo, then to Cursi being taken on by the nation’s top talent scout. Suddenly, they find themselves living the high life of star athletes: fame, fortune, fast cars and beautiful women.
Who’s in it. Rudo & Cursi stars Gael García Bernal as Tato, Diego Luna as Beto, Guillermo Francella as Batuta and Dolores Heredia as Elvira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Rudo & Cursi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rudo & Cursi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rudo & Cursi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rudo & Cursi (2008)?
- In US, Rudo & Cursi is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rudo & Cursi worth watching?
- Rudo & Cursi holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rudo & Cursi?
- Rudo & Cursi stars Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Guillermo Francella, Dolores Heredia and Adriana Paz.
- When was Rudo & Cursi released?
- Rudo & Cursi was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.