Reefa (2021): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Reefa is a 2021 drama directed by Jessica Kavana Dornbusch, starring Tyler Dean Flores as Israel 'Reefa' Hernandez, José Zúňiga and Ricardo Chavira. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Jessica Kavana Dornbusch
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paradiso
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Reefa About?
The premise of Reefa without spoilers.
Eighteen-year-old Israel Hernandez Jr. pursues his artistic aspirations in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, a place where street art and personal identity intersect. As an undocumented immigrant with a Green Card application pending, Israel’s passion for graffiti is challenged by the constant worry about his legal status. A tragic encounter with police shatters his family and community, sparking outrage and prompting a national conversation about racial injustice and systemic issues.
Reefa Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- male protagonist
- 18 year old
- 18 year old boy
- skateboard
- skateboarding
- skateboarder
- immigrant
- graffiti
- one word title
- anthropomorphism
- character name in title
Where to Watch Reefa
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Reefa Cast & Characters
Tyler Dean Flores leads the cast as Israel 'Reefa' Hernandez, with José Zúňiga and Ricardo Chavira as Officer Morales. Directed by Jessica Kavana Dornbusch; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jessica Kavana Dornbusch
- Tyler Dean Flores as Israel 'Reefa' Hernandez
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José Zúňiga - Ricardo Chavira as Officer Morales
- Cinthya Carmona as Offir
Also Starring in Reefa
· 11 more- Francesca Chillemi Gabrielle
- Margarita Rosa de Francisco Jackeline
- Ellen Marguerite Cullivan Protester
- Clara McGregor Frankie
- Richard Haylor Patrick
- Sidnei Barboza Party guest
- George Sear Etone
- Ezana Alem Thiago
- Gregg Weiner Vet
- Aden Karp
- Antonella Cassia
Reefa Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Reefa 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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TMDB 33% User score
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Reefa Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Reefa: El artista” and “Reefa: O Artista”.
- Also known as
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- Reefa: El artista
- Reefa: O Artista
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Reefa FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Reefa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Reefa?
Reefa runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Reefa released?
Reefa was released on April 16, 2021.
Who directed Reefa?
Reefa was directed by Jessica Kavana Dornbusch.
Who is in the cast of Reefa?
Reefa stars Tyler Dean Flores as Israel 'Reefa' Hernandez, José Zúňiga and Ricardo Chavira as Officer Morales, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Reefa?
In the US, Reefa is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Reefa rated?
Reefa has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33% on TMDB.
Does Reefa have a post-credit scene?
No. Reefa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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