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Pepe (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Pepe is a 2024 drama directed by Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias, starring Jhon Narváez as Pepe, Jorge Puntillón García and Sor María Ríos. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Pepe (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pepe About?

The premise of Pepe without spoilers.

Pepe recounts his story with a distinctive, almost overwhelming narrative style. He is the first and last hippopotamus to be killed in the Americas, and possesses a voice that seems to originate from a hippopotamus itself. The story explores his unique perception of time and the world around him, as told through the perspective of this unusual character.

Pepe Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • jungle
  • in medias res
  • south american jungle
  • tourist guide
  • safari
  • docudrama
  • fisherman
  • animal smuggling
  • beauty pageant
  • transporting an animal
  • renault 4
  • reference to pablo escobar
+1 more
  • colombian jungle
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Cast & crew

Pepe Cast & Characters

Jhon Narváez leads the cast as Pepe, with Jorge Puntillón García as Candelario and Sor María Ríos as Betania. Directed by Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias

One more film directed by Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias: Santa Teresa & Other Stories.

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Ratings

Pepe Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Pepe 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Videos

Pepe Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Featurette Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias on Pepe - FLC Luminaries

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FAQ

Pepe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Pepe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pepe?

Pepe runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Pepe released?

Pepe was released on February 20, 2024.

Who directed Pepe?

Pepe was directed by Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias.

More films by Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias

Who is in the cast of Pepe?

Pepe stars Jhon Narváez as Pepe, Jorge Puntillón García as Candelario and Sor María Ríos as Betania, among 19 credited actors.

How is Pepe rated?

Pepe has 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57% on TMDB.

Does Pepe have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Pepe in?

The original language of Pepe is Spanish.

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