Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Popi easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Popi end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Popi

Name: Popi
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Released: 1969
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro, Arny Freeman

Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.

Directed by Arthur Hiller

Produced by Herbert B. Leonard Productions, United Artists

1969113 min6.3 / 10

A darkly comedic family drama about a desperate father's misguided scheme to secure a better life for his sons, balancing satirical social commentary with genuine parental love.

Abraham, a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys, is becoming very worried about them living in their rundown neighborhood when one day he notices that escaping Cubans are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He schemes to have his sons washed ashore as Cuban immigrants to be adopted by rich Anglos.

Clusters

Quirky Characters Finding Purpose Grief Support Friendships Ethnic American Identity Family Relationships Dysfunctional Family Relationships

Genres

Comedy Drama Family

Keywords

Parent Child Relationship Single Father Hispanic

Questions people ask

Is Popi violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Popi easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Popi end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Popi sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Popi scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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