Cantinflas (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cantinflas is a 2014 biographical drama directed by Sebastian del Amo, starring Michael Imperioli, Óscar Jaenada and Ilse Salas. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $18 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Sebastian del Amo
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Pantelion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cantinflas About?
The premise of Cantinflas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beginning his career in Mexican vaudeville, Genaro Díaz, known as Cantinflas, rises to international stardom. He charms audiences worldwide with his unique comedic style, bringing laughter and joy as he navigates various situations with wit and irrepressible charm. His films become a cultural phenomenon, celebrating Mexican identity and entertaining people across the globe.
Cantinflas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1957
- year 1993
- year 1966
- year 1958
- year 1945
- year 1940
- year 1941
- year 1935
- year 1933
- year 1955
- year 1931
- year 1956
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- reference to the academy awards
- reference to the golden globes
- character name as title
- michael todd character
- cantinflas character
- diego rivera character
- gabriel figueroa character
- lupita tovar character
- miroslava stern character
- marlon brando character
- kirk douglas character
- emilio fernandez character
- maria felix character
- tito guizar character
- charlie chaplin character
- marlene dietrich character
- david niven character
- frank sinatra character
- yul brynner character
- dolores del rio character
- elizabeth taylor character
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- mexico
- singer
- subjective camera
- happiness
- unhappiness
- song
- singing
- missing someone
- palacio de bellas artes mexico city
- champagne
- film premiere
- asociacion nacional de actores
- national association of actors
- posa films
- lightning
- estudios churubusco
Cantinflas Cast
Michael Imperioli leads the cast, with Óscar Jaenada and Ilse Salas. Directed by Sebastian del Amo; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sebastian del Amo
Cantinflas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cantinflas 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 47% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 66% User score
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Cantinflas Plot Summary
What happens in Cantinflas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in a non-linear narrative, weaving between the pre-production of Around the World in 80 Days in 1955 and significant moments from the life of Mario Moreno, known as Cantinflas, spanning from 1931 to 1955. In 1955, producer Mike Todd encounters challenges as he attempts to court notable actors and performers globally for his film, facing obstacles due to budget constraints that prevent him from adequately compensating the talent.
Full summary
The whole story of Cantinflas, scene by scene
Cantinflas Box Office
Cantinflas grossed $18 million worldwide. $6.4 million came from the US and Canada and $11.6 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$18M
- US & Canada
- $6.4M
- International
- $11.6M
Cantinflas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cantinflas.
How Well Do You Know Cantinflas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the real name of the comedian famously known as Cantinflas?
Cars in Cantinflas
7 cars on screen, including the 1953 Citroën unknown and the 1946 Packard Unknown.
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1953 Citroën unknown Important role -
1946 Packard Unknown Minor role -
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Minor role -
1930 Ford Model A Background role
Cantinflas Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Кантинфлас” and “Cantinflas – A Magia da Comédia”.
- Also known as
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- Кантинфлас
- Cantinflas – A Magia da Comédia
- קנטינפלס
- Cantinflas: A Magia da Comédia
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Movies Like Cantinflas
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cantinflas Ruletero, Cantinflas y su prima and Cantinflas boxeador.
Cantinflas FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Cantinflas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cantinflas?
Cantinflas runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Cantinflas released?
Cantinflas was released on August 29, 2014.
Who directed Cantinflas?
Cantinflas was directed by Sebastian del Amo.
Who is in the cast of Cantinflas?
Cantinflas stars Michael Imperioli, Óscar Jaenada and Ilse Salas, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Cantinflas make at the box office?
Cantinflas grossed $18 million worldwide ($6.4 million domestic, $11.6 million international).
How is Cantinflas rated?
Cantinflas has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Cantinflas have a post-credit scene?
No. Cantinflas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cantinflas in?
The original language of Cantinflas is Spanish.
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