Ruta Madre 2019
“The Mother of All Road Trips”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Agustin Castaneda
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Ruta Madre?
Ruta Madre is a 2019 comedy and drama film directed by Agustin Castaneda that has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. The film tells the story of a rite of passage where American culture and rock and roll meet the music, traditions, and beauty of Mexico.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 8, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.8/10 from 15 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
Ruta Madre is a 2019 comedy and drama film directed by Agustin Castaneda that has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. The film tells the story of a rite of passage where American culture and rock and roll meet the music, traditions, and beauty of Mexico. Based on a true story, the narrative chronicles the journey of Daniel, a talented young Mexican-American singer and his cynical uncle Rodrigo. After his first love, Daisy, breaks his heart, the young American singer reluctantly leaves his home in San Diego, California. He and his uncle embark on an epic road trip through Baja in order to reconnect with his Mexican roots and find himself. The cast of the film includes Paulina Gaitan, Hector Jimenez, Paul Rodriguez, and Angelica Maria.
Should you watch it?
“A heartbroken young singer travels through Baja with his uncle to rediscover his Mexican roots.”
- Explores the cultural connection between American and Mexican identities
- Features a scenic road trip narrative through Baja
- Highlights the evolving relationship between a nephew and his uncle
- The premise follows a familiar coming-of-age road trip structure
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas that focus on personal growth and cultural exploration.
The film maintains a blend of comedy and drama with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.
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Where can I stream Ruta Madre?
Streaming availability for Ruta Madre can be checked on platforms like Plex or The Movie Database.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for viewers interested in stories about family dynamics and cultural reconnection set against the backdrop of Baja.
How long is the movie?
Ruta Madre has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, Ruta Madre is a feature-length film rather than a television series.
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