Barrio Triste (2026): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Barrio Triste is a 2026 crime drama directed by Stillz, starring Jorge Cano as Reporter, Brahian Acevedo and Juan Pablo Baena. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $86,451 worldwide. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
Spanish What Is Barrio Triste About?
The premise of Barrio Triste without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In an impoverished Medellín neighborhood in the 1980s, disaffected teens steal a TV reporter’s camera to document their lives. Their footage captures the streets, mingling reflections on dreams, death and fading hope. As rumors of lights falling from the sky spread, reality begins to crumble, turning their film into a portrait of desperation.
Barrio Triste Cast & Characters
Jorge Cano leads the cast as Reporter, with Brahian Acevedo as Caneco and Juan Pablo Baena as Piojo. Directed by Stillz; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stillz
- Jorge Cano as Reporter
- Brahian Acevedo as Caneco
- Juan Pablo Baena as Piojo
- Samuel Andrés Celis as Rata
Also Starring in Barrio Triste
· 16 more- Luz Amparo González Sugarcane Cutter
- Isaac Mejía Light Child
- David Gañan Alien
- Carlos Moreno Missing Boy
- Bryan Erlin Garcia Apestado
- Tomas Tinoco Higuita Calambre
- Jose Arley Marin Gonzalez Pocillo
- Joan Casas Punk Band Guitarist
- Javier Hardoy Missing Boy
- Begoña López Broadcast Reporter
- Gustavo Montoya Jeweler
- Thomas Andrés Argel Mira Sad Boy
- David Noreña Radio Host
- Juan Esteban Posada Punk Band Drummer
- María Cristina Pimiento Radio Hostess
- Sarah Alejandra Maiorana Restrepo Punk Girl
More from Stillz
One more film directed by Stillz: Barrio Triste.
Barrio Triste Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Barrio Triste 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
241 votes
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
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Barrio Triste Plot Summary
What happens in Barrio Triste from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in 1987 Medellín, the story begins when local residents report mysterious lights descending from the sky. A reporter, played by Jorge Cano, arrives to investigate, but a group of rebellious teenagers steals his camera. Led by the restless Caneco and Piojo, the youths begin recording their neglected neighborhood, blending teenage boredom with an unsettling sense of supernatural dread.
Full summary
The whole story of Barrio Triste, scene by scene
Barrio Triste Box Office
Barrio Triste grossed $86,451 worldwide. $70,631 came from the US and Canada and $15,820 (18%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$86.5K
- US & Canada
- $70.6K
- International
- $15.8K
Barrio Triste Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Featurette Eric Kohn, Esteban Zuluaga & Adam Robinson on Barrio Triste
How Well Do You Know Barrio Triste?
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Barrio Triste FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Barrio Triste, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barrio Triste?
Barrio Triste runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Barrio Triste released?
Barrio Triste was released on July 10, 2026.
Who directed Barrio Triste?
Barrio Triste was directed by Stillz.
More films by Stillz Who is in the cast of Barrio Triste?
Barrio Triste stars Jorge Cano as Reporter, Brahian Acevedo as Caneco and Juan Pablo Baena as Piojo, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Barrio Triste make at the box office?
Barrio Triste grossed $86,451 worldwide ($70,631 domestic, $15,820 international).
How is Barrio Triste rated?
Barrio Triste has 5.9/10 on IMDb and 74 on Metacritic.
Does Barrio Triste have a post-credit scene?
No. Barrio Triste has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Barrio Triste in?
The original language of Barrio Triste is Spanish.
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