Abel(2010)
Abel Synopsis
When 9-year-old Abel assumes his absent father's role as man of the house, he garners his family's respect, and life resumes a comfortable rhythm -- until a man arrives at the house, claiming he's the long-lost patriarch
Abel (2010) is a drama and comedy film directed by Diego Luna, released on May 28, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Christopher Ruiz-Esparza, José María Yázpik, Karina Gidi and Carlos Aragón. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Diego Luna
- Writers:
- Augusto Mendoza, Diego Luna
- Producers:
- Pablo Cruz
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Murguia
- Composer:
- Alejandro Castaños
- Production:
- Canana, Mr. Mudd, FIDECINE
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Abel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Christopher Ruiz-Esparza
Christopher Ruiz-Esparza
as Abel
José María Yázpik
as Anselmo
Karina Gidi
as Cecilia
Carlos Aragón
as Dr. Monárrez
- Gerardo Ruiz-Esparza
Gerardo Ruiz-Esparza
as Paúl
- Geraldine Alejandra
Geraldine Alejandra
as Selene
Gabino Rodríguez
as Clemente
Lucero Trejo
as Esperancita
- María Elena Cervantes
María Elena Cervantes
as Cocinera
Marcela Ruiz Esparza
as Maestra
Úrsula Pruneda
as Dr. Islas
Mauricio Isaac
as Policía
Key crew
Directed by Diego Luna, written by Augusto Mendoza and Diego Luna, produced by Pablo Cruz.
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Abel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 32 ratings.
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Abel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Abel online?
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Abel (2010) is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Abel?
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The main cast of Abel (2010) includes Christopher Ruiz-Esparza, José María Yázpik, Karina Gidi, Carlos Aragón and Gerardo Ruiz-Esparza. The film was directed by Diego Luna. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Abel released?
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Abel was released on May 28, 2010 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Abel worth watching?
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Abel (2010) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.