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Papi chulo

Play trailer 2:38 Poster for Papi chulo R 2019 1h 38m Comedy Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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After a newly-single TV weatherman is put on leave following an on-air meltdown, he directs his energy into home improvement and hires a middle-aged Latino day laborer named Ernesto to help. Despite a language barrier and having nothing in common, the two men develop an unexpected but profound friendship.
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Papi Chulo is a cross-cultural comedy that mostly avoids the pitfalls of its premise, largely thanks to the chemistry between its well-matched leads.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) 10/01/2019
Sweet... I like that [Matt Bomer] is toying with his own image here. Go to Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 06/24/2019
3/5
[John] Butler's quiet, slow-moving comedy drama touches on so many aspects of contemporary L.A. life that it sometimes lands only glancing blows on those topics. Go to Full Review Randy Cordova Arizona Republic 06/10/2019
4/5
Bomer masterfully inhabits the role, with Sean's neuroses and sadness always ringing true. Go to Full Review Laura Potier Outtake Mag 08/16/2021
2.5/5
It should be satirical, but the film doesn't seem to be in on the joke... [Moments of vulnerability] are to be credited more to the cast's acting power than to the narrative. Go to Full Review Sarah Brinks Battleship Pretension 03/24/2021
Overall the film is beautiful to look at but not very deep...I think the film is worth watching for some of the great work that Patiño does, but beyond that it is pretty standard fare. Go to Full Review JimmyO We Live Entertainment 09/11/2020
9/10
[Matt] Bomer's work here is honest and heartfelt, and perhaps one of this year's best performances. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/11/2019 A buddy , self emotional coping film with all the emotions & issues related to todays world. John Butler paints such a light hearted message, and with the performances as well chemistry between Bomer and Patino ties it up all nicely making you laugh til you can also cry. See more Peter K @Vacadoug Nov 28 Bittersweet but very well-done. It concentrates on loneliness and importance of connection -- in whatever form it represents. There is something in this movie for everyone: the scene at the quinceañera was cringe-worthy but poignant. See more Doug G 01/18/2024 It's a fun movie to watch, although I felt it loses its way about halfway through and doesn't find its way back until the end. See more PridePosterStudios 09/20/2023 “Will you be my daddy” “Wouldn’t you like to know, weather boy” See more Timothy D 08/20/2023 Sincere and full of heart, Papi Chulo has all the charm you could want. This sympathetic take on love and change is golden. See more Glen D 11/14/2022 I was bored on a Sunday afternoon and was browsing movies / TV shows. I saw that Matt Bomer was in this and clicked on it. I ended up laughing a lot and crying a little. It's completely original and the character developments are phenomenal. The language barrier between the two main characters is captured perfectly and with great wit. LOVED IT!! See more Read all reviews
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John Butler

Director

Matt Bomer

Sean

Alejandro Patiño

Ernesto

Elena Campbell-Martinez

Linda

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Ash

Michael Shepperd

Stan

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Movie Info

Synopsis After a newly-single TV weatherman is put on leave following an on-air meltdown, he directs his energy into home improvement and hires a middle-aged Latino day laborer named Ernesto to help. Despite a language barrier and having nothing in common, the two men develop an unexpected but profound friendship.
Director
John Butler
Producer
Rebecca O'Flanagan, Robert Walpole
Screenwriter
John Butler
Distributor
Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co
Head Gear Films, Treasure Entertainment, Metrol Technology
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 7, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$82.1K
Runtime
1h 38m
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