

Ismael
2013, Spanish. Directed by Marcelo Piñeyro.
Three strangers: a mother, a son, a grandson... And a trip that will change their lives forever.
An aging couple follows after Ismael Tchou, an 8-year-old, who is trying to find his way to his estranged biological father all by himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Ismael isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 December 2013
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Verónica Fernández, Marcelo Figueras, Marcelo Piñeyro
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Ismael: quick answers
Is Ismael worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ismael?
Ismael runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Ismael have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ismael. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ismael parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ismael on?
Ismael isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ismael?
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Who directed Ismael?
Ismael (2013) was directed by Marcelo Piñeyro and stars Mario Casas, Belén Rueda, Juan Diego Botto.