Rudo & Cursi (2008)
Kernel Score: 76% · 220 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2008-12-19
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Rudo & Cursi
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Tato and Beto are poor stepbrothers living on a banana plantation in Mexico. Both are talented soccer players, but their dreams lay elsewhere: tone-deaf Tato wants to be a singer, while Beto is content to remain on the plantation. One day, a sports agent sees the two young men playing soccer and offers to take one of them to Mexico City for a chance at sports stardom.
Rudo & Cursi parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Rudo & Cursi (2008) is an R-rated comedy-drama about two poor Mexican stepbrothers who become soccer stars and face the pressures of fame.
- Language: Moderate — Carries an R rating consistent with strong language throughout, typical for this type of adult comedy-drama.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — As an R-rated drama about sudden wealth and fame, it is understood to include drinking and partying typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Carlos Cuarón
Cast
- Gael García Bernal as Tato
- Diego Luna as Beto
- Guillermo Francella as Batuta
- Dolores Heredia as Elvira
- Adriana Paz as Toña
- Jessica Mas as Maya
- Salvador Zerboni as Jorge W
- Tania Esmeralda Aguilar as Nadia
- Joaquín Cosío as Arnulfo
- Alfredo Alfonso as Don Casimiro
Rudo & Cursi FAQ
Is Rudo & Cursi good?
Rudo & Cursi has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 220 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rudo & Cursi?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is Rudo & Cursi OK for kids?
Rudo & Cursi is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Rudo & Cursi (2008) is an R-rated comedy-drama about two poor Mexican stepbrothers who become soccer stars and face the pressures of fame.
What movies are like Rudo & Cursi?
If you liked Rudo & Cursi, try Pelé: Birth of a Legend, One Man Up, My Name Is Francesco Totti and Ronaldo.