Problemista(2024)
Overview
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Director
Julio Torres
Studio
A24
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Julio Torres
as Alejandro
Tilda Swinton
as Elizabeth
RZA
as Bobby
Isabella Rossellini
as Narrator (voice)
Catalina Saavedra
as Dolores
James Scully
as Bingham
Laith Nakli
as Khalil
Spike Einbinder
as Spray
Logan J. Alarcon-Poucel
as Young Alejandro
Greta Lee
as Dalia
Larry Owens
as Craigslist
Glo Tavarez
as Beatriz, Khalil Law Paralegal
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2024
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
A24 • Fruit Tree
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Where can I watch Problemista?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Problemista (2024).
What is Problemista about?▼
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Who directed Problemista?▼
Problemista was directed by Julio Torres and released in 2024. It is a comedy film.
How long is Problemista?▼
Problemista has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Problemista?▼
The cast of Problemista includes Julio Torres as Alejandro, Tilda Swinton as Elizabeth, RZA as Bobby, Isabella Rossellini as Narrator (voice), Catalina Saavedra as Dolores and more.
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