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Where to watch The Mambo Kings (1992) tonight

The Mambo Kings (1992) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.4 from 141 TMDB members. The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream.

Runtime
1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Music
Released
February 28, 1992
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 141 votes
Director
Arne Glimcher
Starring
Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).

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How long is The Mambo Kings?
The Mambo Kings is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Mambo Kings rated?
The Mambo Kings is rated R in the US.
Is The Mambo Kings a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Mambo Kings?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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