---
title: "The Mambo Kings"
year: 1992
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mambo-kings-1992"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40082
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Mambo Kings (1992) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mambo-kings-1992

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Mambo Kings is a 1992 musical drama film directed and produced by Arne Glimcher, released in the United States on February 28, 1992. It is based on the 1989 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos.

The film tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream. It stars Armand Assante, Antonio Banderas, Cathy Moriarty, and Maruschka Detmers, and runs for 1 hour and 44 minutes with an R rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two musician brothers flee Cuba for America in search of the American Dream."

### Why Watch
- It is a 1992 musical drama film based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
- It features a notable cast including Armand Assante, Antonio Banderas, Cathy Moriarty, and Maruschka Detmers.
- The story follows brothers César and Nestor Castillo on their musical journey.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It carries an R rating, which may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama and music feature with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #musical-drama, #aspiring-musicians, #american-dream, #fleeing-cuba, #1992-film, #based-on-novel

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Mambo Kings?
Streaming availability is listed as available to rent or buy on platforms according to source data.

### Q: Is The Mambo Kings worth watching?
It is a musical drama based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Mambo Kings?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Mambo Kings?
The Mambo Kings is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Mambo Kings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40082)
- [The Mambo Kings (1992) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104802/fullcredits/)
- [The Mambo Kings - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mambo_Kings)
- [The Mambo Kings (1992) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40082-the-mambo-kings/cast)

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