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Chavela

2017Movie1 h 33 min

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic688.0Rotten Tomatoes95%80%

A moving, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

Feels like

  • Iconic Latin American Singer
  • LGBTQ+ Icon
  • Musical Documentary
  • Intimate Portrait
  • Celebration of Individuality
  • Raw Emotion
  • Mexican Music
  • Feminist Themes
  • Triumph Over Adversity

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
Produced by
Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
Music by
Gil Talmi

Everyone

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

Facts

June 16, 2017 · 1 h 33 min · Documentary

Released
June 16, 2017
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, Spain, United States
Available in
12 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Chavela?"

Questions about Chavela

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chavela?

PrimeJustWatch TV FreeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeOVIDPlex

In the United States, Chavela streams on Prime, Hoopla, and OVID, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Chavela worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Chavela plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Chavela in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.