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Olmo

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1979, New Mexico, USA. Olmo is stuck. Today is his turn to take care of his sick father even though he is only 14-years-old and would much rather be hanging out with his best friend, Miguel. But when he gets invited to a party by his beautiful neighbour, Nina, he will do whatever he can to get out of his duties, embarking on a journey of mischief and chaos. As the night unfolds, he may come to love the very place he's spent so long trying to escape: his home.

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Christian Zilko IndieWire Imagine an alternate version of “Napoleon Dynamite” where everyone’s situation was played for sincerity rather than cynical irony and you’ll have a rough idea of the vibes that “Olmo” captures. Rated: B+ Mar 17, 2025 Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter Unfolds with the warm glow of a memory piece but none of the gooey sentimentality. Mar 17, 2025 Full Review Michael Sicinski In Review Online Much of what Eimbcke has to offer you’ve seen before, although perhaps with less symmetry or precision. Sep 15, 2025 Full Review Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily In these dark times, here is a film that shines a light and becomes urgent, even necessary, by simply providing a window into the humanity of a single family, one in many ways that is universal. Olmo gives us hope and lifts the heart. Mar 17, 2025 Full Review Jonathan Holland Screen International Spare, minimalist treatment, compassion and wry, deadpan humour define this story about the tragicomic efforts of the titular teenager to make his way, against all the odds, to a party. Mar 17, 2025 Full Review Matthew Turner Next Best Picture “Olmo” is a bittersweet little gem from this year’s Berlinale. It’s a beautifully directed and acted coming-of-age story that deserves to find a wider audience. Here’s hoping we don’t have to wait another twelve years for Eimbcke’s next film. Rated: 8/10 Feb 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Fernando Eimbcke

Director

Aivan Uttapa

Olmo

Gustavo Sánchez Parra

Nestor

Diego Olmedo

Miguel

Andrea Suarez Paz

Cecilia

Rosa Armendariz

Ana

Movie Info

Synopsis 1979, New Mexico, USA. Olmo is stuck. Today is his turn to take care of his sick father even though he is only 14-years-old and would much rather be hanging out with his best friend, Miguel. But when he gets invited to a party by his beautiful neighbour, Nina, he will do whatever he can to get out of his duties, embarking on a journey of mischief and chaos. As the night unfolds, he may come to love the very place he's spent so long trying to escape: his home.
Director
Fernando Eimbcke
Producer
Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Eréndira Núñez Larios, Michel Franco
Screenwriter
Fernando Eimbcke, Vanesa Garnica
Production Co
Plan B Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 24m