The Mambo Kings
1992, English. Directed by Arne Glimcher.
With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.
The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mambo Kings
The Mambo Kings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arne GlimcherDirector
- Antonio BanderasNestor Castillo
- Armand AssanteCesar Castillo
- Cathy MoriartyLanna Lake
- Maruschka DetmersDelores Fuentes
- Pablo CalogeroRamon - The Mambo Kings Band
- Scott CohenBernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
- Desi Arnaz Jr.Desi Arnaz Sr.
- Mario GrilloMario - The Mambo Kings Band
- Ralph IrizarryPito - The Mambo Kings Band
- Pete MacnamaraJohnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
- James MedinaManny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina)
- Marcos QuintanillaWillie - The Mambo Kings Band
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1992
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Cynthia Cidre
- Box office
- $6.7M
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What The Mambo Kings is based on
The Mambo Kings is based on The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love (1989) by Oscar Hijuelos, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
1989
The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love
By Oscar Hijuelos
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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The Mambo Kings: quick answers
Is The Mambo Kings worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mambo Kings?
The Mambo Kings runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Mambo Kings have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mambo Kings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mambo Kings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mambo Kings is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mambo Kings on?
The Mambo Kings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mambo Kings?
If you liked The Mambo Kings, try Clika, Battle of the Year, Coda.
Who directed The Mambo Kings?
The Mambo Kings (1992) was directed by Arne Glimcher and stars Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty.
What is The Mambo Kings based on?
The Mambo Kings is based on The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love (1989) by Oscar Hijuelos, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.