129 Films Showcasing Dominican Cinema
129 titles
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El Rey de NajayoMovie · 2012 · 101mThis is the gripping true story of Julian, a Dominican drug lord who commanded attention for over 13 years, even while imprisoned. At just 12, Julian witnessed his father's death at the hands of military authorities during a misguided attempt to return a package of drugs he’d found while fishing. This event ignited a relentless desire for revenge, driving Julian to eliminate those responsible for his father's death. He rose to become a powerful figure in Dominican society and a major player in the drug trade.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.0 - 102
El Plan PerfectoMovie · 2017Warehouse workers are falsely accused of theft after being defrauded. They're forced to go on the run while working together to expose the real culprits.IMDb 4.9TMDB 6.8 - 103
Todas las mujeres son igualesMovie · 2017IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.0 - 104
¿Pa' qué me casé?Movie · 2016 · 95mThe film explores romantic relationships – both current and past – suggesting potential reasons for the high divorce rate in modern society.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.6 - 105
By the SeaMovie · 2015 · 80mA boy's quest to find his missing father forces him to demonstrate resilience and strength to endure.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.1 - 106
María Montez: The MovieMovie · 2014 · 98mThis is the story of Maria Montez, a strikingly beautiful and captivating Dominican actress who found widespread fame and popularity in both Hollywood and Europe. Her career was cut short by her sudden death in 1951.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.0 - 107
Once Upon a FishMovie · 2014 · 80mBen, a writer struggling with despair, attempts suicide. His plan is unexpectedly disrupted by his neighbor, setting off a chain of chaotic events that completely upends his life and forces him to confront reality.IMDb 6.7 - 108
Al sur de la inocenciaMovie · 2014 · 90mBack in the Dominican Republic, Vera discovers her stepbrother Andres has quit his MBA program and her stepfather has disappeared. She meets Santiago, a captivating photographer who quickly invites her to explore the southern region of the country – a place she's always wanted to visit. Andres uncovers a shocking truth about his father, leading him to flee with Vera and Santiago to the south, escaping the reality he's learned.IMDb 5.7 - 109
Y a Dios que me perdone!Movie · 2017 · 103mWhen Toribio's wife is diagnosed with postpartum leukemia, and he faces inadequate health coverage alongside his limited income as a police officer, he makes the desperate decision to take matters into his own hands. Armed with his service weapon, Toribio sets out to do whatever he can to save her life.IMDb 7.2 - 110
Super PapáMovie · 2017IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.3 - 111
Perico RipiaoMovie · 2003 · 94m · ComedyThree recently released convicts flee prison with nothing but a güiro, a tambor, and an accordion. On the road, they encounter a series of unusual people and find themselves compelled to use their musical talents to assist them in reaching their destinations.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 112
In the Arms of an AssassinMovie · 2019 · 101m · Romance, ThrillerVictor (William Levy) is a strikingly handsome man with a dark secret: he's a professional assassin. Skilled at charm and seduction, Victor was trained from a young age to kill for money. On a mission to collect payment from a ruthless drug lord, Victor meets Sarai (Alicia Sanz), who has endured nine years of captivity with the drug lord.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.8 - 113
Un macho de mujerMovie · 2006 · 100mA young woman, married to a man who fiercely upholds traditional masculine ideals, grows weary of his controlling nature and decides to fundamentally alter his behavior.IMDb 4.0TMDB 6.0 - 114DespertarMovie · 2014 · 84mAfter a life-altering accident, René finds his mind inexplicably linked to his wife's memories, even though his body is no longer alive. He's faced with a profound choice: continue existing in this strange new state or end it all.IMDb 6.4
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WoodpeckersMovie · 2017 · 108mJulián discovers love and renewed purpose in the most unexpected setting: Najayo Prison in the Dominican Republic. He falls for Yanelly, another inmate, and their relationship blossoms through sign language, carefully hidden from the watchful eyes of the prison guards.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.2 - 116
Jugando a bailarMovie · 2018Desperate for money, two friends convince a little league baseball team to enter a tournament offering a substantial cash prize.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.6 - 117
Dos policías en apurosMovie · 2016A pair of unconventional Dominican police officers team up with a focused FBI agent to unravel the operations of a global criminal organization.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 118You and MeMovie · 2014 · 87mIn Santo Domingo, a wealthy white widow in her seventies and her young Afro-Caribbean maid navigate their daily routines – maintaining the household, preparing meals, and watching television – all while trying to avoid conflict. The film explores the delicate balance of their lives as they face the challenges of their differing backgrounds and personalities, striving for peaceful coexistence.IMDb 7.7
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Cristiano de la SecretaMovie · 2009 · ComedyA devout Christian seeks a deeper spiritual connection.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 120
Negocios son negociosMovie · 2004 · 94mA kind but naive man is mistakenly identified as the new manager of a major bank. Suddenly thrust into a world of power, wealth, attention, and beautiful people, his life takes an unexpected turn. However, this newfound status also brings him into conflict with the law.IMDb 5.0 - 121
ColaoMovie · 2017 · 88m · ComedyAt forty, a coffee farmer who has never been in a relationship decides to seek romance. He travels to the Dominican Republic's capital city to begin his search for love.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.9 - 122
MienteMovie · 2009 · 94mHenry, a shy young artist, tries to escape the everyday dullness and harshness of city living by increasingly mixing fantasy with reality.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.5 - 123
Sol y Luna: Dos Mejor Que UnaMovie · 2019IMDb 6.1TMDB 4.8 - 124
Trujillo: El poder del jefe IMovie · 1991 · 75mThe first film in a trilogy explores the political, economic, and social factors that enabled Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Spanning over twenty years of Dominican history – from 1916 to 1937 – it presents a compelling account using contemporary films, photographs, documents, and audio recordings of speeches.IMDb 8.2TMDB 5.0 - 125
Los DomirriqueñosMovie · 2015 · 115mIn a close-knit neighborhood with Dominican and Puerto Rican residents, community members must overcome their differences and unite to save their basketball court from being demolished.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 126Verdad o retoMovie · 2016 · 90mAura and Gael's intense romance is suddenly threatened by devastating news: Aura has been diagnosed with a serious brain tumor. Gael commits to supporting her, but Aura’s father, Don Julio, worried about her health and fearful of losing her, strongly disapproves of the relationship. Aura must now confront her greatest challenge: navigating life, love, and mortality.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8
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A State of MadnessMovie · 2020 · 93mIn 1953 Dominican Republic, under the oppressive dictatorship of Leonidas Trujillo, a film noir drama unfolds. When a group of patients escape from Nigua Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Antonio Zaglul is brought in to restore order and repair the institution's damaged reputation. The line between sanity and insanity blurs as the film questions where true madness resides – within the hospital or in the world outside.IMDb 7.8TMDB 4.0 - 128
Todo incluidoMovie · 2015 · 100mA group of insurance employees attend a sales convention at a beach resort in Punta Cana and find themselves embroiled in a series of incidents.IMDb 4.7TMDB 6.0 - 129
Las siete muertesMovie · 2017 · 105mFollowing the unsettling deaths of her boyfriend and several people close to her, Clara is consumed by fear and suspicion. She believes a renowned writer she collaborated with a decade prior is exacting revenge. This escalating series of deaths will continue until a total of seven victims are claimed.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.0
