Papi chulo

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Papi chulo

R

2019

1h 38m

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

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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.

Critics Consensus

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.

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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.

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Randy Cordova

Arizona Republic

06/10/2019

4/5

Bomer masterfully inhabits the role, with Sean's neuroses and sadness always ringing true.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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kat2D

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.

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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.

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Doug G

@DougGYVR 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.

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PridePosterStudios

@RT04271525 09/20/2023

“Will you be my daddy” “Wouldn’t you like to know, weather boy”

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Timothy D

@RT51227774 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.

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Glen D

@RT44710116 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!!

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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