The Cubs (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1973, The Cubs is a drama film directed by Jorge Fons, running about 110 minutes. “A sexually mutilated young man. His friends. His environment. His not-love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After having his genitals brutally mutilated during childhood, a man must face prejudice and himself.
Who’s in it. The Cubs stars José Alonso as Cuéllar, Helena Rojo as Tere, Carmen Montejo as Mrs. Cuéllar and Augusto Benedico as Mr. Cuéllar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Cubs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cubs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cubs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cubs (1973)?
- In US, The Cubs is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cubs worth watching?
- The Cubs holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cubs?
- The Cubs stars José Alonso, Helena Rojo, Carmen Montejo, Augusto Benedico and Gabriel Retes.
- When was The Cubs released?
- The Cubs was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.