Miguel Rodarte
Biography: Miguel's first involvement with films was in a noir short film while still in college. He then decided to make a life in acting and started studying the Strasberg method in Mexico City. From there, he moved to a contemporary theater school under the instructions of the reputed polish director Ludwik Margules where he became inspired by Strindberg, Shakespeare and Brook. After finishing his formal drama studies, he immediately played the role of Oscar Wilde's lover Bosie, in the Mexican production of the international hit play "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wide." He played historical Mexican hero "El Tigre de Santa Julia" which gained him critical acclaim and several awards including the "MTV Movie Award." He has participated in many blockbusters films since then including the 2011 number one live action film of the year "Saving Private Perez" where he played the leading role as Mexico's sexiest cartel boss Julian Perez. That same year, he received the "GQ Man of the Year Award" for his acting notoriety and he has been invited to be jury of the "International Emmy Awards" in two editions. As a stage actor, he has been performed in many plays where he has received several awards as well. He has also successfully participated in many TV series and is currently (2014) the pop leading actor of the number one Spanish speaking comedy series in the US and Mexico "The Heroes of the North" running its third season this year. Miguel Rodarte has recently released "Border Run" with Sharon Stone.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 21, 1971
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
La historia de I y O
1999-01-01
La historia de I y O
Overview: Once upon a time there was a couple who hid their emotions, until one day chance knocked on their door.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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El cártel
2009-05-12
El cártel
Overview: Based on Mexico's current criminal climate, EL CÁRTEL is a rare look into the values and practices of the world's most intriguing and enigmatic industry - the multi-billion dollar business of drug trafficking. When Jules Land, a naïve business journalist, approaches Mexico's most notorious drug cartel and requests an audience with its leader, a one-time-priest turned murderous cutthroat, he quickl
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-12
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Saving Private Pérez
2011-03-18
Saving Private Pérez
Overview: La vida ha llevado a Julián Pérez por caminos equivocados, pero el destino le presentará a este hombre la oportunidad de encontrar su redención cuando es enviado a la misión más peligrosa y noble de toda su vida, una misión ordenada por la única autoridad que todavía respeta, su madre, Doña Elvira. Julián debe viajar hasta el otro extremo del mundo, a un lugar llamado Irak, a traer de vuelta vivo, a su hermano menor el soldado de infantería Juan Pérez. Con la promesa hecha, Julián Pérez regresa a su natal Sinaloa donde reclutará a un comando de elite, destinado a cumplir una misión suicida: viajar a Irak y salvar al soldado Pérez.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2011-03-18
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Tired of Kissing Frogs
2006-12-20
Tired of Kissing Frogs
Overview: A romantic comedy about a young interior decorator who, as a result of a romantic disappointment, becomes the female counterpart of Don Juan. The misadventures of the manizer make her rediscover the value of love.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2006-12-20
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Las lloronas
2004-01-01
Las lloronas
Overview: "Las Lloronas" is an adaptation of the legend of "La Llorona"(Weeping Woman). It's based on the story of three generations of women within a Mexican familiy. Cursed by la llorona, these women fight to overcome the situations that arise by this. Through the struggles that these women face, they must eventually come to terms with destiny. "Las Lloronas" is a story of love, loss and triumph of the spirit, as well as the inner strength that each women has within.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Horror
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Karma
2007-08-20
Karma
Overview: During a common day, in Torreón Coahuila, six extremely different people found a nexus Moved by the destiny. Leonardo, Selina, Daniel, Agustí, Artemio and El Morales, all of them of very different ages an occupations, will be united by the end of the day finding something in common: their death. Because of accidents and circumstances of life, this six characters will die establishing a nexus that will keep them together after their deaths. The lesson that they will learn is a very basic law of life; every action brings a consequence, whatever you do in this world will be payed sooner or later, which shows the principles of the Karma.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2007-08-20
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I Hate Love
2012-11-03
I Hate Love
Overview: A teenager loses his hearing after a terrible accident. Shortly after, he falls in love with a foreign girl living in México. He discovers that being in love makes him hear again.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2012-11-03
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Border Run
2012-10-12
Border Run
Overview: A female American reporter searches for her missing brother against the backdrop of violence and human smuggling across the US/Mexican border.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-12
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Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada
2010-09-16
Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada
Overview: Hidalgo, en su celda del Hospital Militar de Chihuahua, recuerda algunos pasajes de su vida, principalmente su estancia como párroco en San Felipe Torres Mochas; donde se relacionó con las clases bajas y nació la idea emancipadora, tradujo y montó al Tartufo de Molière, se enamoró de Josefa Quintana y se alejó por algún tiempo de la vida eclesiástica.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-09-16
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Che: Part One
2008-09-05
Che: Part One
Overview: The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista.
Genres: Drama History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-05
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New World
1978-08-10
New World
Overview: Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christianity due to their unshakable faith in their own religion. The court of the Inquisition cracks down on heretics and the natives prepare for a general uprising ...
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1978-08-10
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Casa de los Babys
2003-09-19
Casa de los Babys
Overview: A group of women, including Skipper, the wealthy young Jennifer and the domineering Nan, journey from the United States to South America in hopes of easily adopting children. Unfortunately, their plans are complicated by local laws that require the women to live in the foreign nation for an extended period before they can take in orphaned kids. While stuck in another country, the women bond as they share their aspirations and anxieties.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-19
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Los Pajarracos
2006-07-28
Los Pajarracos
Overview: Miguel Sanabria is a masked philandering wrestler who will live great adventures to fulfill his dream of wrestling in Los Angeles. This is a hilarious comedy in which good and bad intentions, addictions, and sects, play a decisive role in our hero's attempts to cross the border.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2006-07-28
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Happy Times
2014-10-21
Happy Times
Overview: A young man is unable to break up with his girlfriend and decides to hire an agency that specializes in ending relationships.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2014-10-21
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Tequila Re-Pasado
2023-12-20
Tequila Re-Pasado
Overview: A workaholic must outwit his multiplying clones after a magical tequila travels him back in time – again and again – in order to make things right with his family.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2023-12-20
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Quite Like Paradise
2024-09-12
Quite Like Paradise
Overview: Ugo Conti, charismatic Italian aristocrat and influencer, arrives in Mexico where he seduces the Mexican high society. When he meets Frida Becker again, the love of his past, he will end up in the center of a struggle for political power.
Genres: Drama Crime Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2024-09-12
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Zhai
2017-06-01
Zhai
Overview: I am not what happened to me... I am what I choose to become.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2017-06-01
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The Sky is Blue
2014-03-15
The Sky is Blue
Overview: On vacation from Mexico, wealthy man-children Oscar and Arturo are causing havoc in New York City, partying like there’s no tomorrow. Their sense of entitlement is only outmatched by their unchecked stamina. Amidst the debauchery, the two get caught up in a Homeland security investigation that threatens to derail their amusement. This rambunctious comedy of mistaken identities and sexual promiscuity is a riot from start to finish.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-15
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The Walls Talk
2012-12-07
The Walls Talk
Overview: A tragic and epic love that transcends time and generations unites Maria and Javier forever. During important periods in Mexico (The War of Independence, the Revolution and current times) these souls play out their destiny facing political squabbles, social pressures, family hatred and historical battles, seeking to make a relationship flower which seems fated to die.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2012-12-07
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Colosio
2012-06-08
Colosio
Overview: It's 1994 in Mexico, the nation was witnessing a turbulent year since its beginnings. An indigenous rebellion shakes the country. Three months later, the ruling party's presidential candidate is brutally murdered during a rally in Tijuana. The country is concerned. Nobody knows who's behind this event, it all points to a conspiracy. Andrés Vázquez, an intelligence expert, is commissioned to lead a secret investigation parallel to the official government issued one. But another expert agent, el Seco, has received orders to wipe out all witnesses and get rid of the evidence surrounding the candidate's murder. As Andrés begins putting the pieces of this intricate puzzle together and comes closer to the truth, he realizes he's also putting his life and that of his loved ones in peril.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2012-06-08
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Purgatorio
2009-05-08
Purgatorio
Overview: Three novellas are connected by the character of Don Julio. The old man lives alone in a hacienda which is being absorbed by the huge Mexico City. Don Julio escapes from the surrounding reality into the world of memories. Images from the past are so strong that they reawaken his old love for aunt Cecilia and young Clotilde.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2009-05-08
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Bala mordida
2009-03-16
Bala mordida
Overview: Mauro Hernandez, a young preventive policeman, gets involved in a coke deal, and to keep some of the money he has for paying for the transaction, gives his gun away to cover the deal. He argues to Joaquin, old drug dealer and ex-policeman and ends up threatening him. On his way out of the operation, Mauro and his partner policemen, a gang controlled by Joaquin, stop their way out start a wrangle where Mauro is wounded. His body armor couldn´t even stop a small touch of the knife. The scandal on the bad quality of body armors turns into an investigation of malversation of police funds which is exaggerated and misreported by the media. Apparently made in 2009, but not released until 2011.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2009-03-16
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I Like You Too
2005-06-24
I Like You Too
Overview: A comedic Mexican short film about "the worst thing a woman can tell you: "I like you too, but only as a friend." -Edgar Cochran
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2005-06-24
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Darker Than Night
2014-09-05
Darker Than Night
Overview: When four women move into an old house left by one woman's aunt, strange things begin to happen. Bizarre voices, visions of ghosts, and mysterious noises lead them to discover the darkest powers of evil and a horror and agony beyond terror.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2014-09-05
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On the Edge
2006-11-24
On the Edge
Overview: Three flatmates in Mexico City face uncertainties: Lucía who has a great job as an art director for TV commercials is abusing alcohol and cocaine. She risks losing her job, going to prison for assault, and she's woefully in love with a bullfighter who may be two-timing her. Carmen, an artist without income, can be manic - snorting lots of cocaine and hanging out with a gay man and a transvestite. What's her future? Hanna contemplates divorce from Abraham, a wealthy momma's boy, and she's disoriented by feelings of attraction to Sandra, a customer at her jewelry store. Can any of these poor little rich girls sort things out in a world of excess?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2006-11-24
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Macho
2016-11-11
Macho
Overview: A fashion designer pretends to be gay in order to be closer to female models.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2016-11-11
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Time Share
2018-08-02
Time Share
Overview: While staying at a tropical resort, a man becomes convinced the American timeshare company running it has an evil plan to take away his loved ones.
Genres: Drama Horror Mystery
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2018-08-02
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A Horse Named Elephant
2016-08-04
A Horse Named Elephant
Overview: Two brothers sneak into a circus in order to free their grandfather's horse and fulfill his last wish.
Genres: Family Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2016-08-04
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Perfectos desconocidos
2018-12-25
Perfectos desconocidos
Overview: A group of longtime friends get together for dinner. When they decide to share the content of every text message, email, and phone call they receive, secrets are unveiled and the balance is upset.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2018-12-25
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Bootleg Dad
2019-10-25
Bootleg Dad
Overview: Ian discovers that André, a former soap opera star and current alcoholic is his real father. Ian decides to go work at his ruined mascot business where he finds a place populated by extravagant people and discovers the meaning of fatherhood.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2019-10-25
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El Tigre de Santa Julia
2002-09-27
El Tigre de Santa Julia
Overview: An army deserter turned bandit robs from thieves to give the money to the poor. He was famous for being caught by the police "with his pants down"
Genres: Comedy Drama Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2002-09-27
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Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue
2022-12-14
Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue
Overview: In the final Huevos adventure, Toto and his family will have to travel to the South Pole to fulfill their promise to return a polar bear and some Spanish penguins to their home. In order to do so, they will have to overcome some obstacles that will teach them how important teamwork is.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2022-12-14
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Cinderello
2017-09-14
Cinderello
Overview: Marlon, an insecure and not-so-attractive photographer, is hit with a spell that every night transforms him into Brando, a handsome womanizer. Things will get harder when the spell becomes his biggest obstacle to obtain true love.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2017-09-14
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Verano 79
2008-01-01
Verano 79
Overview: The story takes place during the summer of 1979, when two friends, Rogelio and Chepo decide to start a business together. Despite being one of the best summers of their lives it ends in betrayal and what seems to be the end of the friendship as well. Many years later, Chepo Leal, has become a professional photographer and has been invited to his hometown to present his work. For his surprise the event has been organized by his childhood friend, who is now a successful business entrepreneur.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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¿Y Cómo Es Él?
2022-04-07
¿Y Cómo Es Él?
Overview: Thomas is a meek man on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Despite his situation he decides to fake a work trip to go to Vallarta to confront Jero, a taxi driver who is sleeping with his wife.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-04-07
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Amalgam
2020-10-31
Amalgam
Overview: Four dentists, three men and a woman, meet at a yearly dental convention in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. While two of them are old friends and rivals, the other two have only gotten to know each other at past conventions.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2020-10-31
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