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Captain Pantoja and the Special Services

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1999 | 137 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The Peruvian army captain Pantaleon Pantoja, a very serious and efficient officer, is chosen by his superiors to set up a special service of 'visitors' to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers posted on remote jungle outposts.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Francisco J. Lombardi

  • Angie CepedaLa colombiana
  • Salvador del SolarPantaleon Pantoja
  • Mónica SánchezPochita
  • Pilar BardemChuchupe
  • Aristóteles PichoEl Sincho
  • Gustavo BuenoCoronel López
  • Tatiana AstengoPechuga
  • Gianfranco BreroGeneral Collazos
  • Carlos KaniowskyPadre Beltrán
  • Sergio GallianiTeniente Bacacorzo