The Mambo Kings
“With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.”
The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream.
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Where is The Mambo Kings streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Rakuten TV, Wedo TV | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Filmin, Rakuten TV | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About The Mambo Kings
The Mambo Kings is a 1992 English-language drama and music film directed by Arne Glimcher. The cast is led by Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Mambo Kings was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Regency Enterprises, and Alcor Films and made in France and United States of America. It was released on February 28, 1992, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Arne Glimcher
- Writers
- Cynthia Cidre
- Release date
- February 28, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films
The Mambo Kings cast & crew
The Mambo Kings was directed by Arne Glimcher and written by Cynthia Cidre.
The cast features Antonio Banderas as Nestor Castillo, Armand Assante as Cesar Castillo, Cathy Moriarty as Lanna Lake, Maruschka Detmers as Delores Fuentes, Pablo Calogero as Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band, and Scott Cohen as Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carlos Franzetti, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by Arne Glimcher and Arnon Milchan.
Is The Mambo Kings worth watching?
The Mambo Kings holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 137 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, The Mambo Kings is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mambo Kings
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Cast of The Mambo Kings
Antonio Banderas
Nestor Castillo
Armand Assante
Cesar Castillo
Cathy Moriarty
Lanna Lake
Maruschka Detmers
Delores Fuentes
Pablo Calogero
Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band
Scott Cohen
Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Desi Arnaz Sr.
Mario Grillo
Mario - The Mambo Kings Band
Ralph Irizarry
Pito - The Mambo Kings Band
Pete Macnamara
Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
James Medina
Manny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina)
Marcos Quintanilla
Willie - The Mambo Kings Band
The Mambo Kings — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mambo Kings in United States?
The Mambo Kings is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Mambo Kings in?
The Mambo Kings is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mambo Kings?
The Mambo Kings runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Mambo Kings rated?
The Mambo Kings is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 137 ratings.
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