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Radical (2023)

8.3/10 2023 2h 5m Released

Think for yourself.

In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.

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Top Cast

Eugenio Derbez
Eugenio Derbez
Sergio
Daniel Haddad
Daniel Haddad
Chucho
Jennifer Trejo
Jennifer Trejo
Paloma
Mia Fernanda Solis
Mia Fernanda Solis
Lupe
Danilo Guardiola Escobar
Danilo Guardiola Escobar
Nico
Gilberto Barraza
Gilberto Barraza
Papa Paloma
Víctor Estrada
Víctor Estrada
Chepe
Manuel Márquez
Manuel Márquez
Enrique
Christian Gonzalez
Christian Gonzalez
Jaime
Xochiquetzal Martínez
Xochiquetzal Martínez
Maria
Edmundo Munoz
Edmundo Munoz
Beto
Enoc Leaño
Enoc Leaño
Administrator
Manuel Cruz Vivas
Manuel Cruz Vivas
Nacho
Erwin Veytia
Erwin Veytia
Sr. Garcia
Rocío Canseco
Rocío Canseco
Doña Florita
Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
Niño Playera México

Reviews

CinemaSerf 7/10

"Sergio" (Eugenio Derbez) is a new teacher at a primary school in a run-down Mexican town where his unorthodox teaching methods cause a bit of consternation for the head teacher "Chucho" (Daniel Haddad). There's a curriculum that they are supposed to follow and this school is the very worst in the land. To inspire better results, the teachers are offered bonuses if their pupils can improve, so imagine their chagrin…

Giovanni 8/10

The most significant revolutions often begin with one individual, eventually leading to a transformation within an entire community. "Radical," inspired by a true story, embodies this journey, enriched by scientific and philosophical insights that bring hope and inspiration to a world that feels bleak and challenging. The film draws parallels to the beloved classic "Dead Poets Society," with Sergio stepping into the…

badelf 9/10

Radical (2023) Directed by Christopher Zalla William T. Harris, US Commissioner of Education from 1889 to 1906, said, and believed: "Ninety-nine [students] out of a hundred are automata, careful to walk in prescribed paths, careful to follow the prescribed custom. This is not an accident but the result of substantial education." Sadly, though this attitude may have served the purpose of feeding the industrial…

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FAQ about Radical

What is Radical about?
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.
When was Radical released?
Radical was released in 2023.
What genres does Radical belong to?
Radical is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Radical?
The cast of Radical includes Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Haddad, Jennifer Trejo, Mia Fernanda Solis, Danilo Guardiola Escobar.