Nacho Libre
“He's nacho average hero.”
Synopsis
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.
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Jack Black
Ignacio / Nacho
Ana de la Reguera
Sister Encarnación
Héctor Jiménez
Esqueleto
Darius Rose
Chancho
Moisés Arias
Juan Pablo
Carlos Maycotte
Segundo Nuñez
Richard Montoya
Guillermo
César Barrón
Ramses
Rafael Montalvo
Elderly Monk
Julio Sandoval
Snaggle Tooth Monk
Peter Stormare
Emperor
Ventura Lahoz
Arena Referee #1
Felipe Jesus Hernandez
Arena Referee #2
Enrique Muñoz
Señor Ramon
Carla Jimenez
Candidia
Agustin Rey
Galindo #1
Ricardo Castillo
Galindo #2
Troy Gentile
Young Nacho
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$99.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.84x
+$64.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jared Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Mike White
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman, Beck
- Original Title
- Nacho Libre
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $99.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Black & White Productions, MP Inka
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jared Hess
Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Mike White
Danny Elfman, Beck
Xavier Grobet
Billy Weber
Steve Nicolaides, Jack Black, Mike White, Julia Pistor, David Klawans
Department Leadership Roster
Graciela Mazón
Costume Design
Jared Hess
Director
Jack Black
Producer
Billy Weber
Editor
Mike White
Producer
Xavier Grobet
Director of Photography
Gideon Ponte
Production Design
Julia Pistor
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
David Klawans
Producer
Nick Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Kelvin McIlwain
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jared Hess
Writer
Jerusha Hess
Writer
Mike White
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nacho Libre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Nacho Libre includes Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez, Darius Rose, Moisés Arias.
When was Nacho Libre released and how long is it?
Nacho Libre was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $99.3M at the worldwide box office (2.84 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Nacho Libre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nacho Libre was composed by Danny Elfman, Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nacho Libre?
Nacho Libre holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).