“Radical” is a film made by Eugenio Derbez which will show a different side of the famous actor, since this time he will play Sergio Juárez, a teacher who will arrive at a school in Matamoros (Mexico) to find a way to help the students of that institution, since they are considered among the that have the worst performance in the country.
This movie who already won 2023 Sundance Festival Favorite Award, it is also produced by Derbez and directed by Christopher Zalla. But when will it be released in theaters? Below, we give you the answer, we tell you more about the argument and we also share other information with you.
When is “Radical” released in theaters in Mexico?
The film starring Eugenio Derbez will be available in Mexican cinemas from Thursday, October 19, and will premiere in the United States on Friday, October 20. The feature film has a duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the plot of “Radical”?
Sergio Juárez (Eugenio Derbez) is a teacher who will become in charge of helping the sixth grade students at the José Urbina López school in Matamoros (Mexico) improve their performance, since so far they have not proven to have adequate and they are among the worst performing students in the country. Although, the teacher will have to face several difficulties such as the environment in which each child lives, but that will not be an impediment to helping them.
In which theaters will “Radical” be available?
The film will be available at Cinemex and Cinépolis, in this cinema there will be a special promotion for teachers (two tickets for 80 pesos from October 19 to November 1, but showing identification to prove it).
Cast of “Radical”
- Eugenio Derbez
- Daniel Haddad
- Gilberto Barraza
- Jennifer Trejo
- Mia Fernanda Solis
- Danilo Guardiola
Trailer for “Radical”
How does “Radical” rank on Rotten Tomatoes?
The film has obtained an almost perfect rating, achieving 93% approval. That is to say, it is a film that you cannot miss on the big screen, also because it presents a moving story of overcoming.
Is “Radical” based on a real story?
Yes, although it has been adapted by Christopher Zalla, also the director of the film. The true story is also about Sergio Juárez, a primary school teacher who is looking for a way to help his students who did not show much interest in learning, due in part to the situation of violence in the city. For this reason, the teacher decides to investigate methods to implement in the children and in this way he finds one that is based on encouraging the autonomy of each one.