El Bulto (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1992, El Bulto is a comedy and drama film directed by Gabriel Retes, running about 114 minutes. “A sleeping man. A generation that awakens ... 20 years that are not forgotten” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being in a comma for 20 year, Lauro (Retes) wakes up in a very different Mexico than the one he lived on. Ideas, hopes, ways-of-life and customs have changed, and Mexicans of the nineties are strangers for a man sleeping since 1971. Lauro will have to deal with the changes brought by the History, and will have to accept that the future is never as we imagined it when we were young.
Who’s in it. El Bulto stars José Alonso as Toño, Gabriel Retes as Lauro, Héctor Bonilla as Alberto and Lourdes Elizarrarás as Adela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, El Bulto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Bulto page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Bulto tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Bulto (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Bulto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Bulto worth watching?
- El Bulto holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Bulto?
- El Bulto stars José Alonso, Gabriel Retes, Héctor Bonilla, Lourdes Elizarrarás and Delia Casanova.