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Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena

1995Movie1 h 42 min

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–71%

A moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Story

Balbuena is a genial illegal immigrant who makes his way to New York City to take a bite out of the Big Apple. But his hopes of finding a better life soon begin to fade as Balbuena encounters one obstacle after another in the hardscrabble, uncaring metropolis.

Feels like

  • Immigrant Drama
  • New York City Story
  • Social Realism
  • American Dream Critique
  • Character Study
  • Hope and Disillusionment
  • Human Resilience
  • Urban Struggle
  • Cultural Identity
  • Poignant Narrative

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Ángel Muñiz
Written by
Ángel Muñiz
Produced by
Joseph Medina, Carlota Carretero

Everyone

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

Facts

August 16, 1995 · 1 h 42 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
August 16, 1995
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Dominican Republic, United States
Budget
$350,000
Box office
$2 million

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena worth watching?"

Questions about Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Nueba Yol: Por fin llegó Balbuena in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.