Cinco de Mayo: The Battle

Set in 1862, this historical war drama depicts the struggle for Mexican independence against an invading French army. General Ignacio Zaragoza leads a small, poorly equipped force of inexperienced soldiers and guerilla fighters to defend the city of Puebla. The narrative focuses on the challenge of transforming this disadvantaged group into a capable fighting force to protect their homeland from foreign rule. Alongside the military conflict, the story follows the developing romance between two humble Mexicans, Juan and Citlali, who join the defense.

The film was written and directed by Rafael Lara Ruiz, marking the first of two listed directorial works, followed by Jesús de Nazaret: El Hijo de Dios in 2019. The cast features Kuno Becker as General Ignacio Zaragoza, Christian Vazquez as Juan Osorno, and Liz Gallardo as Citali, with supporting roles played by Angélica Aragón, Ginés García Millán, and Noé Hernández.

Produced in Mexico with a budget of 10 million USD, the movie has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On TMDB, it holds a high rating of 8.1/10 based on 113 votes. On IMDb, it has a rating of 6.2/10 from 969 votes.