Nacho Libre

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Jared Hess

Producer:

Mike White, Jack Black, David Klawans

Release Date:

Jun 16, 2006

Runtime:

1hr 32m

Synopsis

Berated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler).

Cast

  • Ana de la Reguera
  • Héctor Jiménez
  • Richard Montoya
  • Peter Stormare
  • Jack Black
  • Moises Arias
  • Lauro Chartrand
  • César González
  • Carla Jimenez
  • Troy Gentile

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Sep 19, 2016

    This is the film Wes Anderson wishes he could make.

    7.8K Likes
    Joey Katz
    Joey Katz
    May 8, 2019

    Jack Black our finest Mexican actor

    3.4K Likes
    Ray
    Ray
    Aug 23, 2016

    75/100 20% fart jokes 20% jabs at catholicism 10% goofy wrestling antics 15% buddy comedy 15% Jared Hess's rural surrealism 10% gentle romance 10% eagle eggs

    2.4K Likes
    SilentDawn
    SilentDawn
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    Feb 3, 2018

    75 "Precious Father, why have you given me this desire to wrestle and then made me such a stinky warrior?"

    1.8K Likes
    SilentDawn
    SilentDawn
    Sep 12, 2020

    When the fantasy has ended And all the children are gone Something good inside me Helps me to carry on I ate some bugs I ate some grass I use my hand To wipe my tears To kiss your mouth I break my vow No no no no no no wait josé Unless you want to Then We break our vows…

    1.6K Likes
    ☆ sophie ☆
    ☆ sophie ☆
    Dec 14, 2020

    i don't watch movies, i watch films

    1.5K Likes
    BozoBubby
    BozoBubby
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    Apr 4, 2016

    I don't believe in God. I only believe in Science! The film that defined a generation, Jared Hess's Nacho Libre is a subtle political commentary masterpiece that takes a hard, harrowing look at the hardships between the different classes in the ruthless country of…

    1.3K Likes
    Wesley R. Ball
    Wesley R. Ball
    Dec 23, 2021

    why is this shot like a horror movie

    1.3K Likes
    adambolt
    adambolt
    Nov 14, 2017

    5 stars for all the orphans in the whole world

    1.2K Likes
    kiah svendsen
    kiah svendsen
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  • RayRay
    RayRay liked
    Nacho Libre

    Nice kid movie.

    2 😂 1 2M
    Sweet Aileen
    Sweet Aileen liked
    Nacho Libre

    Weird movie but I remember laughing a lot.

    1 😂 1 3Y
    Horror Movie Lover
    Horror Movie Lover disliked
    Nacho Libre

    I tried watching this movie multiple times but never got far every time. When I try to watch it, it’s too boring to continue and sit through. I normally like Jack Black movies but this is one of the exceptions.

    🔥 1 2Y
  • Jeremy Reimer
    Jeremy Reimer loved
    Nacho Libre

    Seriously one of the funnest movies I’ve watched. In case you didn’t watch the whole credits, you missed a hilarious song sung by Jack black.

    😂 1 3Y
    Vic
    Vic liked
    Nacho Libre

    Did you tell him they were the lords chips

    😭 1 3Y
    William Luckenbach
    William Luckenbach liked
    Nacho Libre

    This is my guilty pleasure movie. 7/10

    🔥 1 4Y
  • KatsuyaKouz
    KatsuyaKouz liked
    Nacho Libre

    Jack Black was in his bag

    😂 1 3Y
    Ultimo_Joe
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    Nacho Libre

    I understand that humour is subjective and with that in mind this movie didn’t do it for me in that sector. On top of that, although I was expecting a ridiculous watch, this film was so nonsensical and uncomfortably weird that I couldn’t truly enjoy it. Napoleon dynamite’s better

    25D
    Kudaranaishy
    Kudaranaishy loved
    Nacho Libre

    9.5/10 I grew up having never seen this movie as a kid and I regret it. Movie is so good. Apart from jack black playing a role a nailing it the movie is funny, charming and very well written/executed. It’s a kids movie nonetheless but it carries so well and I can see why it’s lov

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Based on 36 Critics
6.9

USER SCORE (256)

Generally favorable reviews based on 256 Reviews
50

Like the abominable Napoleon Dynamite, director Jared Hess' second feature will doubtless capture the hearts and minds of 12-year-old boys everywhere, even if Nacho Libre sacrifices the earlier film's aggressive mean-spiritedness in favor of gentle slapstick lunacy.

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Metacritic review by Scott Foundas
Scott Foundas
L.A. Weekly
50

When he runs out of material to tickle with, Black dips into his musically tenacious deedle-diddle-dee for some sure-fire ridiculousness.

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Aaron Hillis
Premiere
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nacho Libre (2006) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Nacho Libre (2006)?
The movie is 1hr 32min long.
What's Nacho Libre (2006) about?
Berated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler).
Who's the cast of Nacho Libre (2006)?
  • Ana de la Reguera as Sister Encarnación
  • Héctor Jiménez as Esqueleto
  • Richard Montoya as Guillermo
  • Peter Stormare as Emperor
  • Jack Black
  • Moises Arias as Juan Pablo
  • Lauro Chartrand as Sage
  • César González as Ramses
  • Carla Jimenez as Candidia
  • Troy Gentile as Young Nacho
Who's the director behind Nacho Libre (2006)?
Jared Hess directed Nacho Libre (2006).
Who produced Nacho Libre (2006)?
Mike White, Jack Black and David Klawans produced Nacho Libre (2006).
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