Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- warm
- playful
- hopeful
- family movie night
- weekend afternoon
What critics said
Critics found the film an accessible family adventure with appealing folklore and heartfelt themes, though its execution received mixed reviews.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alex is lonely after his father's death and gradually reconnects with his family and paternal roots in Mexico.
Alex and his family become protective of the chupacabra while learning about its habitat and needs.
Mining around the family farm threatens the land and the animals living there, including the mysterious creature.
Alex travels from the city to his grandfather's Mexican farm and develops a stronger connection to his father's family.
Films like Chupa, and why
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
family-friendly creature adventure centered on an emotionally isolated child and a rare fantastical animal
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
coming-of-age fantasy adventure involving family bonds, rural landscapes, and a legendary creature
The Last Mimzy
warm family fantasy about children protecting an unusual creature from adults who want to exploit it
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
youth-oriented adventure blending folklore, endangered habitats, and a child's connection to family roots
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonás Cuarón
- Release Date
- 2023-04-07
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (385)
Cast
- Evan Whitten
- Demián Bichir
- Christian Slater
- Ashley Ciarra
- Julio Cesar Cedillo
- Alex Knight
- Nickolas Verdugo
- Adriana Paz
- Gerardo Taracena
- Michael Kostroff
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Chupa about?
- A grieving city boy discovers family, heritage, and courage while protecting a young chupacabra from forces threatening its home.
- What is Chupa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chupa as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Chupa violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Chupa as mild.
- What did critics think of Chupa?
- Critics found the film an accessible family adventure with appealing folklore and heartfelt themes, though its execution received mixed reviews.
- Which films are like Chupa?
- Films with a similar feel include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep, The Last Mimzy, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
- How long is Chupa?
- Chupa runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Chupa?
- In United States, Chupa streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
