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Abel (2010): Cast & Box Office

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Abel is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Diego Luna, starring Christopher Ruiz-Esparza as Abel, Gabino Rodríguez and José María Yázpik. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide.

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Abel (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Diego Luna
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Canana
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Abel About?

The premise of Abel without spoilers.

When nine‑year‑old Abel steps into his missing father’s shoes as the head of the household, he earns his family’s respect and life settles into a comfortable rhythm. Their peace is shattered when a man arrives, claiming to be the long‑lost patriarch, upending Abel’s fragile authority.

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Cast & crew

Abel Cast & Characters

Christopher Ruiz-Esparza leads the cast as Abel, with Gabino Rodríguez as Clemente and José María Yázpik as Anselmo. Directed by Diego Luna; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Diego Luna

One more film directed by Diego Luna: Mr. Pig.

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Box office

Abel Box Office

Abel grossed $2.7 million worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.7M

International
$2.7M
Cars

Cars in Abel

12 cars on screen, including the 2001 Ford Ranger and the International 4700 SCD.

All 12 cars
  • 2001 Ford Ranger in Abel 2001 Ford Ranger Important role
  • International 4700 SCD in Abel International 4700 SCD Minor role
  • 2007 Nissan Altima in Abel 2007 Nissan Altima Minor role
  • 2000 Nissan Tsuru in Abel 2000 Nissan Tsuru Minor role
Details

Abel Also Known As

Also known as “Абел”.

Also known as
  • Абел

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FAQ

Abel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Abel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Abel?

Abel runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Abel released?

Abel was released on May 28, 2010.

Who directed Abel?

Abel was directed by Diego Luna.

More films by Diego Luna

Who is in the cast of Abel?

Abel stars Christopher Ruiz-Esparza as Abel, Gabino Rodríguez as Clemente and José María Yázpik as Anselmo, among 8 credited actors.

How much did Abel make at the box office?

Abel grossed $2.7 million worldwide.

Does Abel have a post-credit scene?

No. Abel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Abel in?

The original language of Abel is Spanish.

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