I Am Cuba (1964)
Kernel Score: 88% · 242 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1964-10-26
Runtime: 141 minutes
Where to watch I Am Cuba
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Four vignettes on the lives of pre-revolutionary era Cuban people; in Havana, Maria is ashamed when a man she loves discovers how she makes a living. Pedro, an old farmer, discovers that the land he cultivates is being sold to an American company. A student sees his friends attacked by the police while they distribute leaflets supporting Fidel Castro. Finally, a peasant family is threatened by Batista's army.
I Am Cuba parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that I Am Cuba is a historical drama depicting pre-revolutionary poverty, police violence, and political unrest in Cuba.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts police attacks on demonstrators and hardship under an oppressive social order.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mikheil Kalatozishvili
Cast
- Sergio Corrieri as Alberto
- Salvador Wood
- José Gallardo as Pedro
- Raúl García as Enrique
- Luz María Collazo as Maria / Betty
- Jean Bouise as Jim
- Alberto Morgan as Ángel
- Fausto Mirabal
- Roberto García York as American Activist
- María de las Mercedes Díez
I Am Cuba FAQ
Is I Am Cuba good?
I Am Cuba has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 242 audience ratings.
Where can I watch I Am Cuba?
In the US you can stream I Am Cuba on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is I Am Cuba OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that I Am Cuba is a historical drama depicting pre-revolutionary poverty, police violence, and political unrest in Cuba.
What movies are like I Am Cuba?
If you liked I Am Cuba, try The Motorcycle Diaries, Buena Vista Social Club, Le Brio and Conclave.