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El Cantante

2006Movie1 h 56 min

DramaHistory
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic467.7Rotten Tomatoes24%63%

A deeply moving, melancholic history movie about a real life story and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

Movies with

Story

Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe

The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Latin Music
  • Salsa
  • Showbiz
  • Addiction
  • Musical Biopic
  • Complex Characters
  • Relationship Drama
  • Period Piece

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Leon Ichaso
Written by
Leon Ichaso, David Darmstaeder, Todd Bello
Produced by
Jennifer Lopez, Dave Maldonado, Margo Myers
Music by
Willie Colón, Andrés Levin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 12, 2006 · 1 h 56 min · Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
September 12, 2006
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
History, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, French
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream El Cantante?"

Questions about El Cantante

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Cantante?

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In the United States, El Cantante streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is El Cantante worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is El Cantante good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is El Cantante plot-driven or character-driven?

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