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Papi Chulo

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2K
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Matt Bomer and Alejandro Patiño in Papi Chulo (2018)
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ComedyDrama

A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.

  • Director
    • John Butler
  • Writer
    • John Butler
  • Stars
    • Matt Bomer
    • Alejandro Patiño
    • Elena Campbell-Martinez
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Butler
    • Writer
      • John Butler
    • Stars
      • Matt Bomer
      • Alejandro Patiño
      • Elena Campbell-Martinez
    • 33User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    'Papi Chulo' Breathes Comedic Air Into Toronto
    Video 3:18
    'Papi Chulo' Breathes Comedic Air Into Toronto

    Photos26

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    Top cast42

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    Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer
    • Sean
    Alejandro Patiño
    Alejandro Patiño
    • Ernesto
    Elena Campbell-Martinez
    Elena Campbell-Martinez
    • Linda
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    • Ash
    Michael Shepperd
    Michael Shepperd
    • Stan
    Tommie Earl Jenkins
    Tommie Earl Jenkins
    • Tom
    Shaughn Buchholz
    • Mike
    Tom Beyer
    Tom Beyer
    • Floor Manager
    Irene White
    Irene White
    • Director
    Caitlin Kimball
    • Horticultural Student #1
    Marisa Szczepan
    • Horticultural Student #2
    Brandon Kyle Goodman
    Brandon Kyle Goodman
    • Devan
    Blaine Swen
    Blaine Swen
    • Todd
    Martin Morales
    Martin Morales
    • Shaved Ice Vendor
    Nicholas Bush
    Nicholas Bush
    • Boat Attendant
    • (as Nick Bush)
    Blaine Mizer
    • Karl
    Rosemary Dominguez
    Rosemary Dominguez
    • Nurse Navarro
    Rolando Molina
    Rolando Molina
    • Juan
    • Director
      • John Butler
    • Writer
      • John Butler
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews33

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    7adamjohns-42575

    Cute

    I think Matt Bomer does a fantastic job in this film, although I may be biased by the fact he is very handsome. However the story is absolutely lovely. A very sweet tale of loneliness, a longing need and an unlikely connection between two very different people.

    At first I thought it was going to be another film that I might describe as pointless, but actually it was just a slow-burner.

    Not your typical gay story, no coming-out tragedy or dangerous relationship or even a will they, won't they and for that I like it very much.
    Gordon-11

    Loneliness is palpable

    This film tells a man going through a very tough time. We only find out why in the middle of the film, and to me it is quite a shock. It makes me appraise the story in another light. His loneliness is palpable and well portrayed as well.
    7khattar-19472

    Weird but yet cute

    This movie is about a weatherman who is coming in terms with being alone and lonely after losing his partner. Matt Bomer has done different kind of movies over the years and this one is no different. He displays a complex character who goes from being kind and sad to awkward and kind of creepy and back to kind and sad. Unfortunately this movie chooses to show an immigrant as an emotional teddy bear.
    8JoBloTheMovieCritic

    Papi Chulo

    8/10 - honest and entertaining buddy dramedy is worth a watch or two
    closetogivingup

    Loved it and felt sucked in but due to personal relevant reasons, such a lovely film.

    I loved this film because I can really relate to it on a personal level.

    My wife is from South America and I have been a lifelong sufferer of what is known as CPTSD, I have suffered traumas as a child but also in the last 15 years had 14 people died including 3 best friends, aunties, uncles and my father. Sometimes you have to ask how people live through these traumas.

    So for me this film and the main actor who's name in the film is Sean who is also suffering from PTSD due to losing someone he loved I can feel his pain and he was crying out for someone to be just company to him who he could talk to,

    The film was in my opinion no masterpiece BUT it wasn't far off, I think the negative reviews on here are from people who can't profoundly relate to Sean's pain and his situation.

    Some people would of expected more action or just a different film, It was just a really put together well film that has an uncanny amount of love in it.

    The actors both Sean and Ernesto plaid a fantastic role with outstanding skills and both my wife and I didn't get bored for a single second, I would love to see a second version of this film but without ruining their bond that both Ernesto and Sean built on very unusual circumstances.

    Overall the film for me gets a 9/10. It was a film I would deffo watch again.

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    • Trivia
      The film premiered at TIFF in Canada in 2018.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Elisabeth Moss/Matt Bomer/Steven Rogers (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Una Pagina Mas
      Written by Raul Ramirez Garcia

      Performed by Johnny Degollado y Su Conjunto

      Courtesy of D.L.B. Records

      Published by San Antonio Music Publishers, Inc.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 2019 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Красавчик
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Treasure Entertainment
      • Metrol Technology
      • Head Gear Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $84,703
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,257
      • Jun 9, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $99,546
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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