

Clandestine Childhood
Juan lives in clandestinity. Just like his mum, his dad and his adored uncle Beto, outside his home he has another name. At school, Juan is known as Ernesto. And he meets María, who only has one name. Based on true events, set in the Argentina of 1979, this film is one about love.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Sooner, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Spain | rtve | — |
About Clandestine Childhood
Clandestine Childhood is a 2012 Spanish-language drama film directed by Benjamín Ávila. The cast is led by Ernesto Alterio, Natalia Oreiro, César Troncoso. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Clandestine Childhood was produced by Historias Cinematográficas, Habitación 1520 Producciones, and TV Pública/RTA and made in Argentina and Brazil. It was released on September 16, 2012. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Benjamín Ávila
- Writers
- Marcelo Müller, Benjamín Ávila
- Release date
- September 16, 2012
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Argentina, Brazil
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Historias Cinematográficas, Habitación 1520 Producciones, TV Pública/RTA
Clandestine Childhood cast & crew
Clandestine Childhood was directed by Benjamín Ávila and written by Marcelo Müller and Benjamín Ávila.
The cast features Ernesto Alterio as Tio Beto, Natalia Oreiro as Cristina / Charo, César Troncoso as Horacio / Daniel, Teo Gutiérrez Moreno as Juan / Ernesto Estrada, Cristina Banegas as Abuela Amalia, and Mayana Neiva as Carmen.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Tristán Bauer and Maxi Dubois.
Is Clandestine Childhood worth watching?
Clandestine Childhood holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 65 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Clandestine Childhood is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Clandestine Childhood

Ernesto Alterio
Tio Beto

Natalia Oreiro
Cristina / Charo

César Troncoso
Horacio / Daniel
Teo Gutiérrez Moreno
Juan / Ernesto Estrada

Cristina Banegas
Abuela Amalia

Mayana Neiva
Carmen

Douglas Simon
Gregorio
Violeta Palukas
María
Candelaria Irigoyen
Victoria
Lucas García
Felipe
Lucas Zenone
Esteban
Dylan Ezequiel Rodríguez
Sergio
Clandestine Childhood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Clandestine Childhood in India?
Clandestine Childhood is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Clandestine Childhood in the US?
In the US, Clandestine Childhood is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Clandestine Childhood in?
Clandestine Childhood is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Spanish, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Clandestine Childhood?
Clandestine Childhood runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Clandestine Childhood rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 65 ratings.











