Summary
An exciting inside look at the stars of Lucha Libre, Mexico's distinctly colorful brand of professional wrestling, where flesh and blood Superheroes have performed for generations of fans. With unprecedented access to some of the top Luchadores in the world, LUCHA MEXICO goes behind the mysterious mask to explore one of the most cherished traditions of Mexican culture.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 62Audiences 66GoodWatch 55
Tomatometer67%
Metascore56
IMDb6.8
Audience score64%
Running time
1 h 45 min
A typical length for documentaries, +9 min on the typical 96
typical 96105Half of all documentaries run 89–107 min.
Reach
Streams in 3 countries, rent or buy in 14 more
Released
2016
July 15, 2016
10 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
SpanishMade in
Mexico- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism
and 4 moreDirecting · 2
- Ian Markiewicz Director, Writer, Cinematography
- Alex Hammond Director, Writer, Cinematography
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