Nacho Libre (2006)

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Nacho Libre (2006) poster

Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.

Director: Jared Hess
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Xavier Grobet
Editing: Billy Weber
Production: Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Black & White Productions, MP Inka
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $99M
Original Language: en

Keywords

mexico, nun, sports, monk, secret identity, orphanage, wrestling, wilderness, ringer, money, catholic, luchador, masked wrestler, inner conflict

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nacho Libre about?
Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.
Who directed Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre was directed by Jared Hess.
Who stars in Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre stars Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez, Darius Rose, Moisés Arias, Carlos Maycotte.
How long is Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre had a budget of $35M.
How much did Nacho Libre gross?
Nacho Libre grossed $99M worldwide.
Where was Nacho Libre produced?
Nacho Libre was produced in Germany, United States of America.