Cantinflas

This drama follows the life of Mario Moreno, a performer in Mexico City who rises from performing in tents to becoming a major figure in Mexican cinema. While Moreno gains fame, Broadway producer Mike Todd works to bring the ambitious project Around the World in 80 Days to the screen. A chance encounter leads the two men to collaborate on the film, which eventually earns an Academy Award for Best Picture.

Directed by Sebastián del Amo and written by Edui Tijerina, the film is a joint production between Spain and Mexico. The cast features Óscar Jaenada in the lead role as Mario Moreno, alongside Michael Imperioli as Mike Todd. Other cast members include Luis Gerardo Méndez, Ilse Salas, Ximena Rubio, and Bárbara Mori. The movie was produced by Adolfo Franco and Vidal Cantú through Videocine, Bullet Films, and Kenio Films.

Released on August 29, 2014, the film has a runtime of 106 minutes. It has received a generally positive reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 4,300 votes and a matching score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 128 votes.