Cartagena (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, Cartagena is a drama and romance film directed by Alain Monne, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
Who’s in it. Cartagena stars Sophie Marceau as Muriel, Rodolfo De Souza as Valdes, Margarita Rosa de Francisco as Lucia and Linnett Hernandez Valdes as Lina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Cartagena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cartagena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cartagena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cartagena (2009)?
- In US, Cartagena is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cartagena worth watching?
- Cartagena holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cartagena?
- Cartagena stars Sophie Marceau, Rodolfo De Souza, Margarita Rosa de Francisco, Linnett Hernandez Valdes and Christophe Lambert.
- When was Cartagena released?
- Cartagena was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.