Chicuarotes
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.
Where to watch Chicuarotes in United States
The Roku ChannelClick a service to open Chicuarotes there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Chicuarotes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Outbuster Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Chicuarotes
Chicuarotes is a 2019 Spanish-language drama and crime film directed by Gael García Bernal. The cast is led by Benny Emmanuel, Gabriel Carbajal, Leidi Gutiérrez. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
Chicuarotes was produced by La Corriente del Golfo, Pulse Films, and Cinematográfica Amaranto and made in Mexico and United Kingdom. It was released on June 28, 2019.
- Director
- Gael García Bernal
- Writers
- Augusto Mendoza
- Release date
- June 28, 2019
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Production
- La Corriente del Golfo, Pulse Films, Cinematográfica Amaranto
Chicuarotes cast & crew
Chicuarotes was directed by Gael García Bernal and written by Augusto Mendoza.
The cast features Benny Emmanuel as El Cagalera, Gabriel Carbajal as El Moloteco, Leidi Gutiérrez as Sugehili, Dolores Heredia as Tonchi, Enoc Leaño as Baturro, and Daniel Giménez Cacho as Chillamil.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonardo Heiblum, cinematography is by Juan Pablo Ramírez, and it was produced by Marta Núñez Puerto and Gael García Bernal.
Is Chicuarotes worth watching?
Chicuarotes holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 250 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Chicuarotes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chicuarotes
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Cast of Chicuarotes
Benny Emmanuel
El Cagalera
Gabriel Carbajal
El Moloteco
Leidi Gutiérrez
Sugehili
Dolores Heredia
Tonchi
Enoc Leaño
Baturro
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Chillamil
Pedro Joaquín
Víctor
Alejandro de la Rosa
Carnicero
Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
Carnicero' Son
Ricardo Abarca
Planchado
Esmeralda Ortiz
Güily
Luis Enrique Basurto
Churrizo
Chicuarotes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chicuarotes in United States?
Chicuarotes is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Chicuarotes on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Chicuarotes is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Chicuarotes in?
Chicuarotes is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chicuarotes?
Chicuarotes runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Chicuarotes rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 250 ratings.
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