Cassandro

R

Released Sep 15, 2023

1 hr. 47 min.

Drama

Biography

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the "Liberace of Lucha Libre." In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.

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Critics Consensus

Gael García Bernal steals hearts as the charismatic Cassandro in this feel-good biopic about a wrestler that triumphs in the macho world of Lucha Libre while embracing his true self.

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Vilma L

tender and brave. excellent acting by Gael. lovely details about Mexican and Chicano culture, especially the tension between the region's homophobia and machismo and the spaces where non-hereto-normative stars are allowed to shine.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/23

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Linda

Amazing story with a great actor.loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/23

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Hairy

Amazing movie! Incredible acting by Gael! These are the movies that Hollywood needs to make more of!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/23

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Tristan C

A very unique and well told story. The cinematography is fantastic. Sadly the slightly clumsy fight choreography loses a star but definitely doesn't take away too much from the incredible movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Susy K

Brilliant acting by Gael - and great story…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/24

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Christopher K

Great performances by Gael Garcia Bernal And Perla de la Rosa. I really enjoyed this film. Interesting, emotional and ultimately uplifting. Gael Garcia turns out another strong and nuanced performance. He plays this real life character with such depth and feeling. Bravo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/23

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Roger Ross Williams

Director

Gael García Bernal

Saúl Armendáriz

Roberta Colindrez

Sabrina

Perla De La Rosa

Yocasta

Joaquín Cosio

Actor

Raúl Castillo

Gerardo

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Rex Reed

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It’s a film that rises above all the obvious cliches because of the colorful naturalism of heartthrob Gael Garcia Bernal’s likable appeal.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 28, 2023

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

Williams keeps the pace quick and tight, the wrestling scenes are fun, and the costumes are delightful. With its message of acceptance, “Cassandro” is preaching to the choir, but it’s a good sermon nonetheless.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 6, 2023

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Gael García Bernal does a great job capturing the interior life of this character... Even as the points themselves are not especially compelling.

Oct 4, 2023

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

This is a beautiful performance depicting a fascinating man who, it appears, really did change some things.

Feb 8, 2024

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Hanna Flint

The Sun (UK)

Roger Ross Williams brings out a deep sincerity in the characters that keeps you invested in Saul’s grounded yet emotionally impactful journey.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 11, 2024

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Valentina Morillo

El Español (Spain)

The film omits the most dramatic situations of Saúl Armendáriz's life and chooses to highlight the positive aspects of a journey of ascent, never showing the fall.

Dec 29, 2023

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Synopsis

Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the "Liberace of Lucha Libre." In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.

Director: Roger Ross Williams
Executive Producer: Gael García Bernal, Paula Amor, Mariana Rodriguez Cabarga, A. Müffelmann, David Teague, Matias Penachino, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter: David Teague, Roger Ross Williams
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Motto Pictures, Grand Illusion Films, Amazon Studios, Escape Artists, Panorama Global, Double Hope Films, La Corriente del Golfo
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Drug Use)
Genre: Drama, Biography, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 15, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 22, 2023

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