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Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

2020Movie1 h 36 min

Documentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic766.3Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

An eccentric, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and show business, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Once the world's most famous astrologer, Walter Mercado seeks to resurrect a forgotten legacy. Raised in the sugar cane fields of Puerto Rico, Walter grew up to become a gender non-conforming, cape-wearing psychic whose televised horoscopes reached 120 million viewers a day for decades before he mysteriously disappeared.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Documentary
  • Cultural Icon Resurrection
  • Camp Aesthetic & Glamour
  • Latinx Identity Exploration
  • Mysterious Disappearance Narrative
  • Nostalgic Pop Culture Dive
  • Gender Non-Conforming Legacy
  • Whimsical Yet Poignant

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Cristina Costantini, Kareem Tabsch
Produced by
Cristina Costantini, Alex Fumero, Kareem Tabsch
Music by
Jeff Morrow

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Facts

January 24, 2020 · 1 h 36 min · Documentary

Released
January 24, 2020
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado?

Netflix

In the United States, Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.