Mambo Man
A charismatic Cuban farmer and music promoter risks his livelihood and marriage on one uncertain deal that might finally secure his family's future.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- nerve-racking
- reflective evening
- music film night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
JC performs confidence while juggling farming, promotion, and hustling to keep his family afloat.
The local music-promotion storyline features major Cuban musicians and visiting performers.
JC faces a dry growing season and broken agricultural machinery while trying to sustain his farm.
JC enters a questionable new deal that threatens his marriage and everything he has earned.
Films like Mambo Man, and why
Buena Vista Social Club
music-centered character drama with a struggling protagonist balancing family obligations and precarious work
The Full Monty
warm, bittersweet social realism focused on ordinary people, economic pressure, and family responsibility
La vida es bella
small-scale hustling, marital strain, and resilient working-class characters presented with humor and humanism
Movie Details
- Directors
- Mo Fini, Edesio Alejandro
- Release Date
- 2020-09-11
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Héctor Noas
- Yudexi de la Torre Mesa
- Alejandro Palomino
- David Pérez
- Camila Chile
- Idolka de Erbiti
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mambo Man about?
- A charismatic Cuban farmer and music promoter risks his livelihood and marriage on one uncertain deal that might finally secure his family's future.
- What is Mambo Man like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mambo Man as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mambo Man violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mambo Man.
- Which films are like Mambo Man?
- Films with a similar feel include Buena Vista Social Club, The Full Monty, and La vida es bella.
- How long is Mambo Man?
- Mambo Man runs 82 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mambo Man?
- In United States, Mambo Man streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
