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Raising Victor Vargas

2003Movie1 h 28 min

DramaRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic836.1Rotten Tomatoes96%83%

A nostalgic, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Victor, a Lower East Side teenager, as he deals with his eccentric family, including his strict grandmother, his bratty sister, and a younger brother who completely idolizes him. Along the way he tries to win the affections of Judy, who is very careful and calculating when it comes to how she deals with men.

Feels like

  • Latino Coming-of-Age Drama
  • NYC Street Culture
  • Family Bonds & Conflict
  • Nostalgic Indie Film
  • Authentic Dialogue
  • Emotional Realism
  • Urban Youth Struggle
  • Heartbreaking yet Hopeful
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Peter Sollett
Written by
Peter Sollett, Eva Vives
Produced by
Peter Sollett, Robin O'Hara, Scott Macaulay
Music by
Roy Nathanson

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Facts

March 28, 2003 · 1 h 28 min · Strong Language

Released
March 28, 2003
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
France, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$800,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
10 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Raising Victor Vargas?"

Questions about Raising Victor Vargas

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Where can I stream Raising Victor Vargas?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Raising Victor Vargas streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Raising Victor Vargas worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Raising Victor Vargas okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Raising Victor Vargas good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Raising Victor Vargas plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.