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Nacho Libre (2006)

“He's nacho average hero.”

6.5/10 · 1,929 votes 1h 32m pg ActionComedyDramaFamily

#123 of 217 films from 2006 #1178 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jared Hess · Written by Mike White, Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess

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Overview

Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.

Cast

Jack Blackas Nacho
Ana de la Regueraas Sister Encarnación
Héctor Jiménezas Esqueleto
Darius Roseas Chancho
Moisés Ariasas Juan Pablo
Carlos Maycotteas Segundo Nuñez
Richard Montoyaas Guillermo
César Barrónas Ramses
Rafael Montalvoas Elderly Monk
Julio Sandovalas Snaggle Tooth Monk
Peter Stormareas Emperor
Ventura Lahozas Arena Referee #1
Felipe Jesus Hernandezas Arena Referee #2
Enrique Muñozas Señor Ramon

Facts

Release dateJune 16, 2006
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$99,255,460 (2.8× budget)
IMDbtt0457510

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Questions

How long is Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Nacho Libre worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,929 votes, which places it #123 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 44%) and #1178 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre was directed by Jared Hess. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Napoleon Dynamite (2004), A Minecraft Movie (2025), Masterminds (2016).
Who stars in Nacho Libre?
Jack Black as Nacho; Ana de la Reguera as Sister Encarnación; Héctor Jiménez as Esqueleto; Darius Rose as Chancho; Moisés Arias as Juan Pablo; Carlos Maycotte as Segundo Nuñez.
What is Nacho Libre rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nacho Libre?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/50254.

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