Radical
“Think for yourself.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
Top Cast
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Eugenio Derbez
Sergio
Daniel Haddad
Chucho
Jennifer Trejo
Paloma
Mia Fernanda Solis
Lupe
Danilo Guardiola Escobar
Nico
Gilberto Barraza
Papa Paloma
Víctor Estrada
Chepe
Manuel Márquez
Enrique
Christian Gonzalez
Jaime
Xochiquetzal Martínez
Maria
Edmundo Munoz
Beto
Enoc Leaño
Administrator
Manuel Cruz Vivas
Nacho
Erwin Veytia
Sr. Garcia
Rocío Canseco
Doña Florita
Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
Niño Playera México
Librada Elois
Woman in Wheelchair
Margarita Chavarría
Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 84 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 26, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 14, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.18x
+$11.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Zalla
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Zalla
- Original Score
- Pascual Reyes, Juan Pablo Villa
- Original Title
- Radical
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.8M
- Production Studios
- 3Pas Studios, Epic, The Lift, ViX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Zalla
Christopher Zalla, Joshua Davis
Pascual Reyes, Juan Pablo Villa
Mateo Londoño
Eugenio Richer
Avelino Rodríguez, Joshua Davis, Eugenio Derbez, Ben Odell, Javier Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Zalla
Director
Christopher Zalla
Screenplay
Joshua Davis
Producer
Pascual Reyes
Original Music Composer
Eugenio Derbez
Producer
Eugenio Richer
Editor
Juan Pablo Villa
Original Music Composer
Ben Odell
Producer
Mateo Londoño
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Radical
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Radical?
Radical was directed by Christopher Zalla.
Who stars in Radical?
The principal cast of Radical includes Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Haddad, Jennifer Trejo, Mia Fernanda Solis, Danilo Guardiola Escobar.
When was Radical released and how long is it?
Radical was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Radical?
Radical had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $21.8M at the worldwide box office (2.18 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Radical?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Radical was composed by Pascual Reyes, Juan Pablo Villa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Radical?
Radical holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).