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From the producers of MINARI and MOONLIGHT comes the next great coming-of-age journey. Fourteen-year-old Olmo and his family are struggling to make ends meet in 1979 New Mexico. Due to an illness that keeps his father Nestor confined to his bed, his mother Cecilia, his sister Ana, and even he himself must contribute to the daily caretaking responsibilities. Olmo, in the throes of selfish adolescence, would much rather hang out with his best friend Miguel and try to impress his beautiful next-door neighbor Nina than take care of his dad. And when Nina finally invites him to a party on the day that he’s been left alone with his dad, Olmo will do whatever he can to get out of his duties, embarking on a journey of mischief and chaos. In his desperate attempt to escape his home life, he will come to realize that the place of his deepest pain is also where he will find solace: with his family.
Cast
- Aivan Uttapa
- Melanie Frometa
- Rosa Armendariz
- Gustavo Sánchez Parra
- Andrea Suarez Paz
- Humberto Castro
- Matthew Gay
- Denielle Fisher Johnson
- Shawn Lecrone
- Valentin Mexico
Moviegoers are saying
Olmo splits its audience down the middle: reviewers who were moved call it a 'well-acted film that tugs at the heartstrings,' praising Gustavo Sánchez Parra's 'compelling, dysfunctional, layered performances,' while skeptics find it 'sleepy,' 'tame,' and too 'twee' to justify its sincerity. Many agree the second half wins people over, and the bittersweet family story lands for viewers who can laugh through the tears. Expect a quiet, divisive watch rather than a crowd-pleaser.
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- Feb 16, 2025
just gonna put it out there: this film is about positivity and optimism (literally the central themes according to the filmmakers) and my cynicism doesn't allow anything else than to be annoyed and disgusted by it. a movie about "family", "friendship" and "growing up" with…
shookoneDurante la proyección de la película “Olmo”, de Fernando Eimbcke, en una función de prensa del Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia, la periodista Nancy Mora —directora de Encuadres, revista de investigación cinematográfica— fue expulsada violenta y groseramente de la…
Acervo público del cine hecho en México, A.C.Jul 9, 2025Mexican Superbad. I wasn’t rlly digging with the first half as much but I found it a lot more charming in its second half tho. Also “Executive Producer Brad Pitt” jumpscare.
Corey Pines - Aug 10, 2026
Amusing; modest; short; simple; sleepy; sweet; tame; unengaging.
joshrowleyFeb 19, 2025Well done family dynamic. Best character by far was Miguel with his amazing shoes
thessamithOct 12, 2026“We’re gonna be okay.” - Olmo Fernando Eimbcke’s Olmo is a drama film. The film is set in the 1970s New Mexico, and focuses on the 14-year-old boy named Olmo, who is stuck at home caring for his bedridden father. The film stars Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Aivan Uttapa, Diego…
Darius 🇵🇸 - Sep 27, 2026
Un poquito mejor desarrollada y quedaba algo como Güeros o little miss sunshine. Está linda aún así pero la puse porque decía ser una comedia, de cómica no tuvo nada 😴 y aparte medio aburrida
bela 🐛Oct 17, 2026Olmo is a very touching and “Down-to-Earth” story that reminds us of the importance of family. It’s easy to connect to, relatable, and will have you laughing through your tears as you become one with the family on screen. It’s literally impossible for me to put my feelings…
AngelzStarJul 29, 2026What if SUPERBAD was super sad???
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Aug 7, 2026
Authenticity is the greatest strength of “Olmo,” although it is sometimes a crutch to the film’s meandering pace.
Peyton Robinson
RogerEbert.com
Aug 7, 2026
The casting is pitch-perfect, capturing both the love — and the tension — in a household where Mexican immigrant parents address their children in Spanish and receive answers from their Mexican American children in English.
Beandrea July
The New York Times
Aug 3, 2026
This chronicle of a self-absorbed teenager learning to step outside his own world may be familiar in its broad outlines, but Fernando Eimbcke’s maturity and lack of judgment imbues it with a warmth that makes it feel fresh.
Kenji Fujishima
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Olmo (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 24min long.
What's Olmo (2026) about?
From the producers of MINARI and MOONLIGHT comes the next great coming-of-age journey. Fourteen-year-old Olmo and his family are struggling to make ends meet in 1979 New Mexico. Due to an illness that keeps his father Nestor confined to his bed, his mother Cecilia, his sister Ana, and even he himself must contribute to the daily caretaking responsibilities. Olmo, in the throes of selfish adolescence, would much rather hang out with his best friend Miguel and try to impress his beautiful next-door neighbor Nina than take care of his dad. And when Nina finally invites him to a party on the day that he’s been left alone with his dad, Olmo will do whatever he can to get out of his duties, embarking on a journey of mischief and chaos. In his desperate attempt to escape his home life, he will come to realize that the place of his deepest pain is also where he will find solace: with his family.
Who's the cast of Olmo (2026)?
- Aivan Uttapa as Olmo
- Melanie Frometa as Nina
- Rosa Armendariz as Ana
- Gustavo Sánchez Parra as Nestor
- Andrea Suarez Paz as Cecilia
- Humberto Castro as Dishwasher
- Matthew Gay as Paramedic
- Denielle Fisher Johnson as Nurse Adams
- Shawn Lecrone as Man at Funeral
- Valentin Mexico as Tio Julio
Who's the director behind Olmo (2026)?
Fernando Eimbcke directed Olmo (2026).
Who produced Olmo (2026)?
Michel Franco, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner produced Olmo (2026).
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