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Nacho Libre

2006·Movie
1h 32min·PG
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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An , comedy: , but never fluffy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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He's nacho average hero.

Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.
Quirky ComedyLuchador WrestlingHeartwarming StoryUnderdog NarrativePhysical Comedy ShowcaseMexican CultureFeel-Good MovieEccentric CharactersFamily-Friendly Humor

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Where can I stream Nacho Libre?

In the United States, Nacho Libre streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is Nacho Libre worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is Nacho Libre okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Nacho Libre make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Nacho Libre?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Nacho Libre use?

My Parents Are DeadOh, Crap!Anti-ClimaxAlternative Foreign Theme SongCasting GagLoser ProtagonistAmbiguously HumanBash BrothersBlaming the ToolsDeterminatorSilent AntagonistAmbiguous Time Periodand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including My Parents Are Dead, Oh, Crap!, and Anti-Climax.