Caluga o Menta (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Caluga o Menta is a drama and crime film directed by Gonzalo Justiniano, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Niki and his friends are members of the marginalised underclass living on the outskirts of Santiago. During Chile's transition from dictatorship to democracy (1988-1990), they forge a path from drug- and drink-fuelled nihilism and petty crime into the world of market-driven illegality and Niki begins a seemingly predestined relationship with the middle-class "loca", Manuela. Memorable episodes and characters, quotable dialogue and a mix of earthy national portrait and surrealistic flourish make this one of the key Chilean films of the Nineties.
Who’s in it. Caluga o Menta stars Hector Vega Mauricio as Niki, Patricia Rivadeneira as Manuela, Aldo Parodi as Nacho and Cecilia Godoy as Negra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Caluga o Menta 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 Caluga o Menta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caluga o Menta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caluga o Menta (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Caluga o Menta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Caluga o Menta worth watching?
- Caluga o Menta holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caluga o Menta?
- Caluga o Menta stars Hector Vega Mauricio, Patricia Rivadeneira, Aldo Parodi, Cecilia Godoy and Mauricio Pesutic.
- When was Caluga o Menta released?
- Caluga o Menta was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.