Popi

1969Movie1 h 53 minG

65
GoodGoodWatch score
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Abraham, a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys, is becoming very worried about them living in their rundown neighborhood when one day he notices that escaping Cubans are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He schemes to have his sons washed ashore as Cuban immigrants to be adopted by rich Anglos.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Arthur Hiller

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Facts

May 27, 1969 · 1 h 53 min · G

Released
May 27, 1969
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
69 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Popi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Popi worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Popi okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Popi make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Popi 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.