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Rudo y Cursi

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Tato and Beto are poor stepbrothers living on a banana plantation in Mexico. Both are talented soccer players, but their dreams lie elsewhere: tone-deaf Tato wants to be a singer, while Beto is content to remain on the plantation. One day, a sports agent sees the two young men playing soccer and offers to take one of them to Mexico City for a chance at sports stardom.

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Critics Consensus

Despite its fair share of sports movie cliches, Rudo y Cursi marks an auspicious directing debut for Carlos Cuarón, and features strong performances from García Bernal and Luna.

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David Ansen Newsweek Feb 6, 2018
Hilarious, satirical and melancholy, "Rudo y Cursi" may not go as deep as "Y Tu Mamá También," but it has a similar vivacity. Go to Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Jul 31, 2009
3.5/5
Apparently it's a hit in Mexico, which shows a remarkably generous sense of humour, given that Cuaron leaves no one standing. It's a funny movie but quite brutal. Go to Full Review Philippa Hawker The Age (Australia) Jul 31, 2009
3/5
A film that can't quite choose between the light and dark possibilities it conjures. Go to Full Review Rosa Parra Latinx Lens Apr 3, 2022
4/5
A sibling rivalry that transcends to the sport of soccer. The dynamic between Luna and Bernal is gold and their back and forth is believably relatable. A fun and engaging time. Go to Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk Nov 22, 2020
Carlos Cuarón, brother of Y tu mamá's director Alfonso, lacks his sibling's swagger as a cinematic stylist, but the movie jogs along entertainingly enough, even if its shots don't always find the back of the net. Go to Full Review Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Times Dec 7, 2018
3/4
The skewering gives the background depth, but the brothers' relationships with their fame and each other are front and center here. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 23, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Oct 3, 2021 Una comedia inteligentemente elaborada, es reconfortante ver cine mexicano que se aleje de las historias sombrías y miserables. See more May 16, 2021 Es una muy buena película mexicana sobre el fútbol y la fama; la trama es divertida y las actuaciones son excelentes; la recomiendo mucho. See more Aug 23, 2014 Good movie. Really enjoyed it. See more Jun 6, 2014 Para mi esta película es un verdadero fiasco, esperaba muchísimo mas de Cuaron, Luna, y también de Bernal. See more Jun 1, 2014 Un verdadero fiasco de película. See more Read all reviews
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Carlos Cuarón

Director

Gael García Bernal

Tato

Diego Luna

Beto

Guillermo Francella

Batuta

Dolores Heredia

Elvira

Adriana Paz

Tona

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Synopsis Tato and Beto are poor stepbrothers living on a banana plantation in Mexico. Both are talented soccer players, but their dreams lie elsewhere: tone-deaf Tato wants to be a singer, while Beto is content to remain on the plantation. One day, a sports agent sees the two young men playing soccer and offers to take one of them to Mexico City for a chance at sports stardom.
Director
Carlos Cuarón
Producer
Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Guillermo del Toro, Frida Torresblanco
Screenwriter
Carlos Cuarón
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Focus Features, Canana Films, Universal International Pictures
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Brief Drug Use|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
May 8, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.8M
Runtime
1h 43m
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