El Amparo (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, El Amparo is a drama film directed by Rober Calzadilla, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. On the border of Venezuela with Colombia, during the late 80's, two men survive an armed assault near the Arauca River, in which fourteen of their companions end up dead. The Army accuses them of being guerrilla fighters and tries via intimidation to seize them from the cell where they are being watched over by the local police officer and by the entire village. They say they are simple fishermen, but pressure to yield to the official version is overwhelming.
Who’s in it. El Amparo stars Vicente Quintero as Pinilla, Giovanni García as Chumba, Vicente Peña as Mendieta and Samantha Castillo as Yajaira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, El Amparo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Amparo page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Amparo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Amparo (2016)?
- In US, El Amparo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Amparo worth watching?
- El Amparo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Amparo?
- El Amparo stars Vicente Quintero, Giovanni García, Vicente Peña, Samantha Castillo and Rossana Hernández.
- When was El Amparo released?
- El Amparo was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.