Olmo

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Director:

Fernando Eimbcke

Producer:

Michel Franco, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner

Writer:

Fernando Eimbcke, Vanesa Garnica

Release Date:

Aug 7, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 24m

Synopsis

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
Fernando Eimbcke's 'Olmo' divides audiences as a charming but slight coming-of-age story that evokes 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' meets 'Superbad' in a Mexican setting. While viewers praise its warm nostalgia, authentic teenage performances (especially Aivan Uttapa), and standout character Miguel with his 'amazing shoes,' many find it too sleepy and familiar, with one cynic dismissing its positivity as 'twee naivity' unsuitable for complicated times.
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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…

    75 Likes
    shookone
    shookone

    Durante 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…

    50 Likes
    Acervo público del cine hecho en México, A.C.
    Acervo público del cine hecho en México, A.C.
    Jul 9, 2025

    Mexican 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.

    37 Likes
    Corey Pines
    Corey Pines
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    Aug 10, 2026

    Amusing; modest; short; simple; sleepy; sweet; tame; unengaging.

    24 Likes
    joshrowley
    joshrowley
    Aug 30, 2026

    Fernando Eimbcke’s Olmo is a small, quiet coming-of-age story that has plenty of charm, but unfortunately never completely won me over. There’s something very likeable about the way Eimbcke tells this story. The film has a warm, nostalgic atmosphere and a nice balance…

    11 Likes
    Johnny Brando
    Johnny Brando
    Feb 19, 2025

    Well done family dynamic. Best character by far was Miguel with his amazing shoes

    23 Likes
    thessamith
    thessamith
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    Aug 6, 2026

    only other person in the theater was my latino media studies professor from college and she left in the middle of it but shout out to you girl I miss you

    12 Likes
    Em
    Em
    Aug 12, 2026

    I swear thats Greg and Rowley. Diary of a mexican kid.  A must watch indie film.

    12 Likes
    ✧ ANGEL ✧
    ✧ ANGEL ✧
    Jul 29, 2026

    What if SUPERBAD was super sad???

    15 Likes
    Brett Arnold
    Brett Arnold
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Olmo come out in theaters?
August 7, 2026 is the release date.
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).