Clandestine Childhood
2012, Spanish. Directed by Benjamín Ávila.
Juan lives in clandestinity. Just like his mum, his dad and his adored uncle Beto, outside his home he has another name. At school, Juan is known as Ernesto. And he meets María, who only has one name. Based on true events, set in the Argentina of 1979, this film is one about love.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Benjamín ÁvilaDirector
- Ernesto AlterioTio Beto
- Natalia OreiroCristina / Charo
- César TroncosoHoracio / Daniel
- Teo Gutiérrez MorenoJuan / Ernesto Estrada
- Cristina BanegasAbuela Amalia
- Mayana NeivaCarmen
- Douglas SimonGregorio
- Violeta PalukasMaría
- Candelaria IrigoyenVictoria
- Lucas GarcíaFelipe
- Lucas ZenoneEsteban
- Dylan Ezequiel RodríguezSergio
Details
- Released
- 16 September 2012
- Original title
- Infancia clandestina
- Country
- Argentina, Brazil, Spain
- Written by
- Marcelo Müller, Benjamín Ávila
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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Clandestine Childhood: quick answers
Is Clandestine Childhood worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Clandestine Childhood?
Clandestine Childhood runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Clandestine Childhood have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Clandestine Childhood. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Clandestine Childhood parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Clandestine Childhood yet.
Which OTT platform is Clandestine Childhood on?
Clandestine Childhood isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Clandestine Childhood?
If you liked Clandestine Childhood, try Post Tenebras Lux, Until the End of the World, Our Time.
Who directed Clandestine Childhood?
Clandestine Childhood (2012) was directed by Benjamín Ávila and stars Ernesto Alterio, Natalia Oreiro, César Troncoso.