Chicuarotes
2019, Spanish. Directed by Gael García Bernal.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Gael García BernalDirector
- Benny EmmanuelEl Cagalera
- Gabriel CarbajalEl Moloteco
- Leidi GutiérrezSugehili
- Dolores HerediaTonchi
- Enoc LeañoBaturro
- Daniel Giménez CachoChillamil
- Pedro JoaquínVíctor
- Alejandro de la RosaCarnicero
- Kaarlo Isaacs BarriaCarnicero' Son
- Ricardo AbarcaPlanchado
- Esmeralda OrtizGüily
- Luis Enrique BasurtoChurrizo
Details
- Released
- 28 June 2019
- Country
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Augusto Mendoza
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Chicuarotes: quick answers
Is Chicuarotes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 258 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chicuarotes?
Chicuarotes runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Chicuarotes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chicuarotes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chicuarotes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Chicuarotes on?
Chicuarotes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Chicuarotes?
If you liked Chicuarotes, try Roads, Güeros, I'm No Longer Here.
Who directed Chicuarotes?
Chicuarotes (2019) was directed by Gael García Bernal and stars Benny Emmanuel, Gabriel Carbajal, Leidi Gutiérrez.