Guaguasi (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1983, Guaguasi is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Jorge Ulla, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a simple man from the mountains, Guaguasi, who falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl, Marina, during the Cuban Revolution. Guaguasi joins the rebels and arrives in Havana at the end of Batista's dictatorship, and, in the midst of political turmoil, is swept off his feet by the mesmerising Marina. The story celebrates the vitality and lunacy of the Revolution period with surrealism, humor and sensuality and is a compassionate metaphor about the human condition.
Who’s in it. Guaguasi stars Orestes Matacena as Guaguasi, Marilyn Pupo as Marina, Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato as Moya and Marco Santiago as Raul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Guaguasi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guaguasi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guaguasi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guaguasi (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guaguasi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guaguasi worth watching?
- Guaguasi holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guaguasi?
- Guaguasi stars Orestes Matacena, Marilyn Pupo, Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato, Marco Santiago and Rolando Barral.
- When was Guaguasi released?
- Guaguasi was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.