El Bola (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2000, El Bola is a drama film directed by Achero Mañas, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. El Bola is a 12-year-old boy raised in a violent and sordid environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he avoids becoming close to classmates. The arrival of a new boy at school changes his attitude towards his classmates and friendship. The heart of the story is the change in El Bola's life, at almost all levels, after befriending this new classmate.
Who’s in it. El Bola stars Juan José Ballesta as Bola, Pablo Galán as Alfredo, Manuel Morón as Mariano and Alberto Jiménez as José, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, El Bola has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $101K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Bola page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Bola tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Bola (2000)?
- In US, El Bola is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Bola worth watching?
- El Bola holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Bola?
- El Bola stars Juan José Ballesta, Pablo Galán, Manuel Morón, Alberto Jiménez and Ana Wagener.
- When was El Bola released?
- El Bola was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.