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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2019-06-07
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
5.3(37)
•2019•1h 38m

Papi Chulo

"Sometimes a stranger makes the best friend."

ComedyDrama

Overview

A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.

Director
John Butler
Writing & Screenplay
John Butler
Cinematography
Cathal Watters

Principal Cast

41 credited
Matt Bomer
Matt BomerSean
Alejandro Patiño
Alejandro PatiñoErnesto
Elena Campbell-Martinez
Elena Campbell-MartinezLinda
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Wendi McLendon-CoveyAsh
Michael Shepperd
Michael ShepperdStan
Tommie Earl Jenkins
Tommie Earl JenkinsTom
Shaughn Buchholz
Shaughn BuchholzMike
Tom Beyer
Tom BeyerFloor Manager
Irene White
Irene WhiteDirector
Caitlin Kimball
Caitlin KimballHorticultural Student #1

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