Hombre al agua
Synopsis
Camilo, a Cuban lifeguard, saves Mexican businessman Abel from drowning. Grateful, Abel brings Camilo to Mexico, where he marries Abel's daughter, Juana, and they have a child. But Camilo soon discovers his new life is part of Abel's Machiavellian plan of manipulation and control. With his world collapsing, Camilo must uncover the plot and take control of his destiny. Will he find a way out, or remain trapped in the power game?
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Overboard | Official Trailer | Cinépolis DistribuciónOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-25
Top Cast
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Gael García Bernal
Camilo
Esmeralda Pimentel
Juana
Débora Nascimento
Fabiana
Jorge Salinas
Abel
Natalia Oreiro
Silvina
Ezequiel Díaz
Matías
Anna Díaz
Malvina
Ricky Martin
Roby
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Ricardes
Jerry Velazquez
Adolfo Madera
Doctor
Mariana Landgrave
Secretaria
Eli Seels Fernández
Sasil
Francisco Barreiro
Sindicalista
Gabriel Nuncio
Documentalista
Marco Dzul
Raúl
Naian González Norvind
Narradora (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gael García Bernal
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariano Pensotti, Gael García Bernal
- Original Score
- Memo Guerra
- Original Title
- Hombre al agua
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- The Pool Films, La Corriente del Golfo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gael García Bernal
Mariano Pensotti, Gael García Bernal
Memo Guerra
Fabrizio La Palombara
Yibrán Asuad
Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Stacy Perskie, Fernanda de la Peza
Department Leadership Roster
Gael García Bernal
Director
Mariano Pensotti
Writer
Gael García Bernal
Writer
Gael García Bernal
Producer
Diego Luna
Producer
Stacy Perskie
Producer
Fernanda de la Peza
Producer
Yibrán Asuad
Editor
Memo Guerra
Original Music Composer
Fabrizio La Palombara
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hombre al agua
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What is Hombre al agua about?
Camilo, a Cuban lifeguard, saves Mexican businessman Abel from drowning. Grateful, Abel brings Camilo to Mexico, where he marries Abel's daughter, Juana, and they have a child. But Camilo soon discovers his new life is part of Abel's Machiavellian plan of manipulation and control. With his world collapsing, Camilo must uncover the plot and take control of his destiny. Will he find a way out, or remain trapped in the power game?
Who directed Hombre al agua?
Hombre al agua was directed by Gael García Bernal.
Who stars in Hombre al agua?
The principal cast of Hombre al agua includes Gael García Bernal, Esmeralda Pimentel, Débora Nascimento, Jorge Salinas, Natalia Oreiro.
When was Hombre al agua released and how long is it?
Hombre al agua was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Hombre al agua?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hombre al agua was composed by Memo Guerra.