Papi Chulo
Papi Chulo

Papi Chulo

2019Movie98 minEnglish

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

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users75%
Director: John ButlerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Sean, a lonely and recently heartbroken weatherman, impulsively decides to buy a pet and ends up with a stray. He names the dog Papi Chulo and begins an unusual friendship with a migrant worker named Ernesto, who helps him care for the dog. Their connection deepens, leading to unexpected emotional and romantic explorations.

Critical Reception

Papi Chulo received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its unique premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Matt Bomer. However, some found the film's narrative to be somewhat uneven or predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and unconventional central relationship.
  • Matt Bomer's performance as the lonely weatherman was frequently highlighted.
  • Some critics noted a slow pace and a somewhat predictable arc.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's warmth and emotional core, with many finding the central performances endearing. Some viewers felt the story could have been more developed, but overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

The film's director, John Butler, is also known for his work on the critically acclaimed Irish film 'The Stag' (2013).

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Local television weatherman “Sean” (Matt Bomer) has a bit of brain freeze whilst on air and is sent home for a few weeks of gardening leave. It’s then that we discover he has recently split from his boyfriend and all that’s left of the rela...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Full of dark revelations and scattered with offbeat satire, ‘Papi Chulo’ has an important message to share about mental health. Its pacing isn’t perfect and the result is a story that lags at times, but this film bravely tells a story rarel...