Straight from the Barrio (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2008, Straight from the Barrio is an action, drama and crime film directed by José Iván Santiago, running about 107 minutes. “You can take the man out of the street... but you can't take the street out of the man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young drug dealer falls in love while facing disruption among the men in his gang, and being offered a career as a Reggaetón singer.
Who’s in it. Straight from the Barrio stars Daddy Yankee as Edgar Dinero, Maestro as Jeico, Katiria Soto as Soribel and César Farrait as Wichy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Straight from the Barrio has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straight from the Barrio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight from the Barrio tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight from the Barrio (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straight from the Barrio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Straight from the Barrio worth watching?
- Straight from the Barrio holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Straight from the Barrio?
- Straight from the Barrio stars Daddy Yankee, Maestro, Katiria Soto, César Farrait and Angélica Alcaide.
- When was Straight from the Barrio released?
- Straight from the Barrio was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.