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Runa Simi

2025Movie1 h 21 min

Documentary
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.1Letterboxd3.9/5
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.1Letterboxd3.9/5

Summary

Single father and Cusco radio host Fernando shares a modest yet endearing hobby with his son: dubbing classic animated clips into Quechua, an Indigenous language spoken by a relatively small population. When one of their dubs unexpectedly goes viral, a private passion transforms into something far more ambitious and meaningful.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Augusto Zegarra
Written by
Augusto Zegarra
Produced by
Paloma Iturriaga, Claudia Chávez Lévano
Music by
Pauchi Sasaki

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Facts

June 5, 2025 · 1 h 21 min · Documentary

Released
June 5, 2025
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English, Quechua
Made in
Peru

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Runa Simi worth watching?"

Questions about Runa Simi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Runa Simi worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 9.1 and Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5).

Is Runa Simi okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Runa Simi?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Runa Simi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Runa Simi in English?

SpanishEnglishQuechua

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English and Quechua.