Straight from the Barrio
2008, Spanish. Directed by José Iván Santiago.
You can take the man out of the street... but you can't take the street out of the man.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 October 2008
- Original title
- Talento de Barrio
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Written by
- Ángel M. Sanjurjo, Edgar Soberón Torchia, Daddy Yankee
- Budget
- $1.5M
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Straight from the Barrio: quick answers
Is Straight from the Barrio worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 158 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Straight from the Barrio?
Straight from the Barrio runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Straight from the Barrio have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Straight from the Barrio. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Straight from the Barrio parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Straight from the Barrio is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Straight from the Barrio on?
Straight from the Barrio isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 2008. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Straight from the Barrio?
If you liked Straight from the Barrio, try The Enforcer, Empire, El padrino: The Latin Godfather.
Who directed Straight from the Barrio?
Straight from the Barrio (2008) was directed by José Iván Santiago and stars Daddy Yankee, Katiria Soto, César Farrait.