Chico & Rita (2010)
Kernel Score: 80% · 249 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Music, Romance
Released: 2010-11-19
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Chico & Rita
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment.
Chico & Rita parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Chico & Rita is an adult-oriented animated romance set in the Cuban jazz scene, with romantic and sensual content implied by its "adult animation" tag.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Tagged as adult animation with a romantic desire storyline between the two leads.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Set in nightclub and jazz-club settings where social drinking would be expected.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Javier Mariscal
Cast
- Mario Guerra as Ramón (voice)
- Limara Meneses as Rita (voice)
- Eman Xor Oña as Chico (voice)
- Jon Adams as (voice)
- Renny Arozarena as (voice)
- Blanca Rosa Blanco as (voice)
- Jackie de la Nuez as (voice)
- Rigoberto Ferrera as (voice)
- Ken Forman as (voice)
- Ray Gillon as (voice)
Chico & Rita FAQ
Is Chico & Rita good?
Chico & Rita has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 249 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Chico & Rita?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Chico & Rita OK for kids?
Chico & Rita is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Chico & Rita is an adult-oriented animated romance set in the Cuban jazz scene, with romantic and sensual content implied by its "adult animation" tag.
What movies are like Chico & Rita?
If you liked Chico & Rita, try Barbie in Rock 'N Royals, Underdogs, Fantasia 2000 and Soul.