Chicuarotes (2019)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.
- Released: 2019-06-28
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Runtime: 1h 36m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10 from 253 votes
Directed by Gael García Bernal.
Top cast
- Benny Emmanuel as El Cagalera
- Gabriel Carbajal as El Moloteco
- Leidi Gutiérrez as Sugehili
- Dolores Heredia as Tonchi
- Enoc Leaño as Baturro
- Daniel Giménez Cacho as Chillamil
- Pedro Joaquín as Víctor
- Alejandro de la Rosa as Carnicero
- Kaarlo Isaacs Barria as Carnicero' Son
- Ricardo Abarca as Planchado
Where to watch Chicuarotes
- United States: watch free on The Roku Channel
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
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