El Polaquito
2003, Spanish. Directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo.
First you have to know how to suffer, then love, then leave.
At age 13, a street kid known as "El Polaquito" makes his living mostly by singing tangos on Buenos Aires commuter trains. He falls in love with a 16 year old prostitute, also working for the Mafia controlling child exploitation in one of Argentina's busiest train stations. He tries to rescue her from this cruel life with no future. But to do so, he must confront the ruthless adult gang leaders, as well as the young kids who protect them, believing that this Mafia is truly their only option.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 October 2003
- Country
- Argentina, Spain
- Written by
- Juan Carlos Desanzo, Lito Espinosa
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El Polaquito: quick answers
Is El Polaquito worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is El Polaquito?
El Polaquito runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does El Polaquito have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for El Polaquito. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
El Polaquito parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for El Polaquito yet.
Which OTT platform is El Polaquito on?
El Polaquito isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Polaquito?
If you liked El Polaquito, try The Enforcer, Sky High, Straight from the Barrio.
Who directed El Polaquito?
El Polaquito (2003) was directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo and stars Abel Ayala, Marina Glezer, Fernando Roa.