Tormentero (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2017, Tormentero is a notable film directed by Rubén Imaz, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Romero, a retired fisherman and a forgotten hero by the community, lives isolated in his home, surrounded by ghosts of the life he couldn't have, spirits that materialize before him as his real family. Alcoholic and schizophrenic, surviving on a daily basis. But deep down he feels the time has come to regain what he lost several decades ago, when he brought the oil curse to his own island, the lush Ciudad del Carmen. At the same time at the mysterious Estero Pargo, the goddess Ixchel has been reborn and seeks to mate with humans in order to continue the cycle of life.
Who’s in it. Tormentero stars José Carlos Ruiz, Mónica Jiménez, Gabino Rodríguez and Waldo Facco.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Tormentero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tormentero page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tormentero (2017)?
- In US, Tormentero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tormentero worth watching?
- Tormentero holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tormentero?
- Tormentero stars José Carlos Ruiz, Mónica Jiménez, Gabino Rodríguez and Waldo Facco.