Museo(2018)
Based on the largest heist in Mexico's history
Museo Synopsis
Mexico, 1985. Juan and Wilson, two perennial Veterinary students, perpetrate an audacious heist in the National Museum of Anthropology, running away with a loot of more than hundred invaluable pieces of Mayan art, unaware of the consequences of their outrageous act.
Museo (2018) is a crime and drama film directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, released on August 23, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Gael García Bernal, Leonardo Ortizgris, Alfredo Castro and Bernardo Velasco. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 154 ratings.
- Director:
- Alonso Ruizpalacios
- Writers:
- Manuel Alcalá, Alonso Ruizpalacios
- Producers:
- Manuel Alcalá, Gerardo Gatica, Alberto Muffelmann
- Cinematographer:
- Damián García
- Composer:
- Tomás Barreiro
- Production:
- Panorama Global, Detalle Films, Ring Cine, Distant Horizon, Serendipity Point Films, FIDECINE, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Status:
- Released
Museo (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Museo before you stream it.
Museo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gael García Bernal
as Juan Núñez
Leonardo Ortizgris
as Benjamín Wilson
Alfredo Castro
as Dr. Núñez
Bernardo Velasco
as Bosco Huerta
Leticia Brédice
as Sherezada Ríos
Ilse Salas
as Silvia Núñez
Lisa Owen
as Mrs. Núñez
Simon Russell Beale
as Frank Graves
- Gabriel Nuncio
Gabriel Nuncio
as Igor Núñez
- Maite Suárez Diez
Maite Suárez Diez
as Jimena
Jacobo Zabludovsky
as Self (archive footage)
Lynn Gilmartin
as Gemma (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, written by Manuel Alcalá and Alonso Ruizpalacios, produced by Manuel Alcalá, Gerardo Gatica and Alberto Muffelmann.
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Museo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 154 ratings.
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Museo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Museo online?
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Museo (2018) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Museo?
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The main cast of Museo (2018) includes Gael García Bernal, Leonardo Ortizgris, Alfredo Castro, Bernardo Velasco and Leticia Brédice. The film was directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Museo released?
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Museo was released on August 23, 2018 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Museo worth watching?
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Museo (2018) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 154 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Museo?
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Yes. The official Museo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.