Papa: Hemingway in Cuba (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Bob Yari, starring Giovanni Ribisi, Minka Kelly and Joely Richardson. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Bob Yari
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Yari Film Group (YFG)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Papa: Hemingway in Cuba About?
The premise of Papa: Hemingway in Cuba without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1959, as revolution erupts in Havana, a young journalist travels to Cuba hoping to meet the celebrated author Ernest Hemingway. During their encounter, the celebrated writer and the aspiring journalist explore themes of conflict, affection, and the enduring power of literature, blurring the boundaries between reality and storytelling. Hemingway, living in Cuba at the time, offers the journalist a glimpse into his world and provides a unique perspective on the events unfolding around them.
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- cuba
- skinny dipping
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- buttocks
- pool scene
- swimming pool
- climbing out of a swimming pool
- emerging from the water
- cuban revolution
- writer
- journalist
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- journalist as protagonist
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba Cast
Giovanni Ribisi leads the cast, with Minka Kelly and Joely Richardson. Directed by Bob Yari; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Yari
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Papa: Hemingway in Cuba 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 11% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 57% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Papa: Hemingway in Cuba Plot Summary
What happens in Papa: Hemingway in Cuba from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In PAPA, a poignant tale based on true events, we follow the journey of Ed Myers (Giovanni Ribisi), a writer whose life is dramatically shaped by his idol, the iconic Ernest Hemingway. Set against the backdrop of late 1950s Cuba, the film begins with Ed, a young boy who endured abandonment by his father, leading him to grow up in an orphanage. Inspired by Hemingway’s writing, Ed pursues his own career as a journalist for the Miami Globe.
Full summary
The whole story of Papa: Hemingway in Cuba, scene by scene
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba Box Office
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $38,075 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $38.1K
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Papa: Hemingway in Cuba.
How Well Do You Know Papa: Hemingway in Cuba?
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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Who is the journalist that travels to Cuba to meet Ernest Hemingway?
Cars in Papa: Hemingway in Cuba
32 cars on screen, including the 1957 Buick Special and the 1958 Cadillac unknown.
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1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Important role
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Papa: Hemingway in Cuba FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Papa: Hemingway in Cuba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Papa: Hemingway in Cuba?
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Papa: Hemingway in Cuba released?
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba was released on April 29, 2016.
Who directed Papa: Hemingway in Cuba?
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba was directed by Bob Yari.
Who is in the cast of Papa: Hemingway in Cuba?
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba stars Giovanni Ribisi, Minka Kelly and Joely Richardson, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Papa: Hemingway in Cuba make at the box office?
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $38,075 international).
How is Papa: Hemingway in Cuba rated?
Papa: Hemingway in Cuba has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Papa: Hemingway in Cuba have a post-credit scene?
No. Papa: Hemingway in Cuba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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