The Fantastic World of Juan Orol

2012Movie1 h 34 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wondrous comedy movie about show business and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Mexico’s half-forgotten B-movie master, “involuntary surrealist” Juan Orol (1897–1988), receives a pitch-perfect tribute in this deft, irresistible love letter to a self-made man of showbiz whose career spanned half a century and nearly 60 films. Abetted by an all-pro cast, del Amo’s brilliant interpretation of Orol’s life exudes a droll underdog charm, and almost every frame is an infectious homage to the golden age of cinema, the wiles of memory, and the art of fantasy.

Feels like

  • Mexican B-Movie Homage
  • Golden Age of Cinema Tribute
  • Involuntary Surrealism
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Nostalgic Retrospective
  • Eccentric Biographical
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Art of Fantasy

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Facts

September 14, 2012 · 1 h 34 min · Comedy

Released
September 14, 2012
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
39 countries

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Questions about The Fantastic World of Juan Orol

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Where can I stream The Fantastic World of Juan Orol?

In the United States, The Fantastic World of Juan Orol is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Will The Fantastic World of Juan Orol make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.