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Captain Pantoja and the Special Services

1999Movie2 h 17 minR

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes63%76%

A sensual, hopeful comedy movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The Peruvian army captain Pantaleon Pantoja, a very serious and efficient officer, is chosen by his superiors to set up a special service of 'visitors' to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers posted on remote jungle outposts.

Feels like

  • Satirical Military Comedy
  • Peruvian Culture
  • Social Commentary
  • Erotic Undertones
  • Situational Humor
  • Political Satire
  • Character-Driven
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Army Life

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Francisco J. Lombardi
Written by
Giovanna Pollarolo, Mario Vargas Llosa, Enrique Moncloa
Produced by
Gerardo Herrero
Music by
Bingen Mendizábal

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 1999 · 2 h 17 min · R

Released
October 1, 1999
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Peru, Spain
Budget
$1 million
Available in
29 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Captain Pantoja and the Special Services?"

Questions about Captain Pantoja and the Special Services

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain Pantoja and the Special Services?

It streams in 29 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (57).

Will Captain Pantoja and the Special Services make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.