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poster
Criterion Channel
80
7.9
/245754/
78
/4431/
78
/3372/
4.1
/183721/
84
/51/
91
/4455/
66
/25/

Carlito's Way (1993)
Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld.
poster
75
6.7
/2028/
72
/70/
62
/20/
3.6
/2269/
89
/70/
91
/121/

I Like It Like That (1994)
After her husband is arrested for looting, Lisette struggles for independence while dealing with her transgender sibling, her critical mother-in-law and assorted neighborhood eccentrics.
poster
54
6.1
/109891/
61
/2240/
58
/1292/
2.8
/30304/
52
/166/
36
/2145/
56
/37/
cc age 18+

The Rum Diary (2011)
Tired of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, itinerant journalist Paul Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local San Juan newspaper run by the downtrodden editor Lotterman. Adopting the rum-soaked lifestyle of the late ‘50s version of Hemingway’s 'The Lost Generation', Paul soon becomes entangled with a very attractive American woman and her fiancée, a businessman involved in shady property development deals.  It is within this world that Kemp ultimately discovers his true voice as a writer and integrity as a man.
poster
43
5.6
/67045/
62
/2824/
56
/1292/
2.4
/14294/
8
/118/
33
/1017/
36
/31/
cc age 17+

Runner Runner (2013)
When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur.
poster
The Roku Channel
42
4.0
/12290/
51
/1065/
54
/400/
1.8
/2600/
20
/5/
54
/123/

Trauma Center (2019)
Lt. Wakes is a vengeful police detective determined to solve the murders of his partner and an informant, and joins forces with a witness injured during the shootings. After the killers pursue the witness across the abandoned floor of a hospital, she confirms Wakes's worst fears.
poster
Starz Apple TV Channel
48
41
5.0
/5073/
59
/213/
47
/77/
2.5
/1118/
33
/6/
50
/272/

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.
poster
Hoopla
63
38
6.5
/1312/
68
/44/
57
/24/
3.2
/532/
65
/31/
67
/29/
55
/14/

Gun Hill Road (2011)
An ex-con returns home to the Bronx after three year in prison to discover his wife estranged and his teenage son exploring a sexual transformation that will put the fragile bonds of their family to the test.
poster
The Roku Channel
33
4.6
/14340/
55
/1750/
51
/547/
2.0
/6741/
8
/39/
17
/93/
29
/11/
cc age 16+

Force of Nature (2020)
A gang of thieves plan a heist during a hurricane and encounter trouble when a disgraced cop tries to force everyone in the building to evacuate.
poster
The Roku Channel
43
30
3.8
/2231/
45
/45/
46
/39/
2.5
/1555/
37
/53/

Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster (1965)
When an atomic war on Mars destroys the planet's women, it's up to Martian Princess Marcuzan and her right-hand man Dr. Nadir to travel to earth and kidnap women for new breeding stock. Landing in Puerto Rico, they shoot down a NASA space capsule manned by an android. With his electronic brain damaged, the android terrorizes the island while the Martians raid beaches and pool parties
poster
Hoopla
35
25
3.0
/2038/
37
/156/
43
/117/
1.8
/3323/
30
/14/

5-Headed Shark Attack (2017)
A beautiful island is home to thousands of species of aquatic life. Now there is a new species: the 5-Headed Shark is all heads and teeth. Shaped like a demented starfish, this monster terrorizes the open ocean before invading the beaches of Puerto Rico, endangering the once peaceful island paradise.
poster
41
25
3.0
/4864/
55
/56/
45
/55/
2.8
/283/
12
/26/
42
/781/
36
/9/
cc age 14+

Feel The Noise (2007)
After a run-in with local thugs, aspiring Harlem rapper Rob flees to a place and father he never knew, and finds his salvation in Reggaeton, a spicy blend of hip-hop, reggae and Latin beats. Puerto Rico, the spiritual home of Reggaeton, inspires Rob and his step-brother Javi to pursue their dream of becoming Reggaeton stars. Together with a dancer named C.C., they learn what it means to stay true to themselves and each other, while overcoming obstacles in love, greed and pride, all culminating in an explosive performance at New York’s Puerto Rican Day Parade.
poster
61
23
6.7
/901/
63
/15/
67
/22/
3.2
/303/
45
/92/

Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)
In Puerto Rico to investigate a glut of contraband diamonds that are flooding the world's jewel market, Mr. Moto and his sidekick, a wrestler, find themselves involved in murders by thrown daggers, the frame-up of an overstressed Army colonel, and a pirate gang led by an unknown boss who has inside knowledge of the ensuing investigation.
poster
Netflix
47
14
4.8
/436/
54
/30/
55
/22/
3.0
/431/
21
/19/

After Maria (2019)
Strong Puerto Rican women forced to flee the island after Hurricane Maria have bonded like family in a FEMA hotel in the Bronx. They seek stability in their new life as forces try to pull them apart.
poster
Kanopy
65
12
7.1
/240/
61
/5/
58
/12/
3.5
/530/

Before the Rooster Crows (2016)
Teenager Carmín lives in a mountainous village in the center of Puerto Rico with her tough and conservative grandmother. Her mother left for the US without her. The arrival of her father, after long years in prison, eases Carmín’s profound sadness. The relationship with him, however, brings its own ambiguousness and complexities and as Carmín moves into womanhood this causes great confusion, mostly for her.
poster
Kanopy
58
11
6.3
/121/
44
/5/
57
/5/
3.5
/816/

The Cruz Brothers and Miss Malloy (1980)
The adventures of three Puerto Rican brothers scraping by while contending with the ghost of their dead father. The three brothers are tasked with refurbishing the house of Miss Malloy, but undercurrents of the past keep resurfacing.
poster
The Roku Channel
64
10
6.3
/241/
48
/8/
69
/14/
76
/3/

Los Domirriqueños (2015)
In a neighborhood where Dominicans and Puerto Ricans live in community, they must learn to put their differences aside and work together to prevent the demolition of their basketball court.
poster
71
8
7.7
/90/
60
/13/
75
/2/
3.6
/601/

Once Upon a Time in the Caribbean (2023)
Juan Encarnación is a reserved jibaro with a violent past. When Pura, the woman he loves, disappears, Encarnación sets out on a path of revenge armed with his machete and his daughter, Patria, in his arms.
poster
?
100
/1/

I'm Leaving
After being diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, a resident of a poor, run-down neighborhood in Puerto Rico must get his affairs in order—if his troubled past allows him to.
poster
95
?
98
/6/
100
/2/
4.4
/1113/

No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más (2025)
Watch Bad Bunny live from San Juan, Puerto Rico and celebrate the music, culture, and community that makes Puerto Rico unforgettable.
poster
?
60
/1/

Fuego (2022)
Set on New Year’s Eve, FUEGO follows Gio, a guarded bartender who recounts the story of how a salsa class—and a lie from his brother—sparked an unexpected journey. Through the backdrop of family tension and romantic possibility, Gio must ask himself what it truly means to carry on his father’s passion, and whether he’s brave enough to chase his own.
poster
Hoopla
64
?
6.3
/186/
65
/8/
65
/4/

Brownsville Bred (2025)
Set against the vibrant yet challenging backdrop of her urban neighborhood, the complexities of adolescence are explored as Elaine faces an unexpected upheaval in her life due to her father, Manny, an aspiring salsa musician whose struggles lead him away from his family.​
poster
?
100
/1/

Baile, Botella & Barajas (2024)
In the world of briscas, three kings and a queen gather to play cards and discuss the important issues of society... if their eccentric personalities allow it.
poster
The Roku Channel
?
7.4
/13/
10
/1/

Playing Sam (2024)
After her ex-boyfriend's acting career takes off, Samantha picks up the pieces to her broken heart and (so-called) acting career to rediscover her essence as a modern Latinx actress.
poster
?
100
/2/

Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...) (2024)
Ricky, a 30-year-old police officer, rents a hotel suite beyond his means because he is celebrating a role he will play in a big Hollywood movie. He decides to spend money on alcohol and food while spending the entire night recording Instagram Live videos for his "fans," showing them the room and talking about what he will be doing in the movie. The night slowly unravels as various people call him, some to congratulate him, others to reprimand him for his negligent behavior.
poster
?
100
/1/

NuevaYorkino (2016)
Explores the voyage of a Puerto Rican photographer to New York for the first time, as he embarks on journey to forget.
poster
?
80
/1/

El apagón: Aquí vive gente (2022)
“El apagón: Aquí vive gente” is a 23-minute film that explores the socio-economic challenges in Puerto Rico, focusing on the effects of power outages and gentrification driven by the real estate and energy sectors. Through visuals and personal stories, the documentary highlights the experiences of Puerto Rican communities facing these issues.
poster
?
10
/1/

When Fathers Forget (1957)
A family relationship drama about a strict father who wants to control his son, who in turn leaves his father's house and moves to the city.
poster
?
100
/1/

Café de la Mañana
Two friends have a discussion about their day and the restaurant's service while they wait for their order.
poster
?
90
/1/
100
/1/

PsiQuis: Un Giro Decolonial (2023)
PsiQuis: Un Giro Decolonial is a documentary that presents and discusses the psychological impact that colonialism has had on the Puerto Rican people. The director analyzes the traumas generated in Puerto Rican society by that colonial experience.
poster
?
35
/2/

Bob the Builder
Roberto aka Bob, travels to the enchanting Island of Puerto Rico for a major construction job, takes on issues affecting the island and digs deeper into what it means to build. Bob’s journey will celebrate the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.
poster
?
100
/1/

Rupture (2023)
When an unstable and grief-stricken young man murders the alleged killer of his best friend, he must try to conceal what he’s done from the loose-lipped guests attending his friend's vigil.
poster
?
7.4
/5/
90
/1/

Third Trinity (2018)
Puerto Rico: Young and pregnant, Wilma fears becoming absorbed by motherhood like her sister Luisa, losing both herself and her artistic aspirations. On this morning, her mother, a santera, presents her with a startling premonition: Life has other plans for her, her children and her family.
poster
?
75
/2/

Mara Has Three Jobs in San Juan, Puerto Rico (2024)
After the loss of her father, a young woman takes on a third job to make ends meet in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
poster
?
60
/2/

Anacrusis (2023)
The end of a friendship between two fellow musicians torn by the harsh realities of adulthood in the Puerto Rican art scene.
poster
?
10
/1/

La noche de don Manuel (1963)
A generational conflict is reflected in the old-fashioned ideas of the landowner, who imposes himself as a dominant figure in the political activity of the rural communities of Puerto Rico.
poster
?
5.1
/20/
42
/4/
50
/2/

El puente (1951)
The efforts of a community to build a bridge which would allow their children to go school during the rainy season.
poster
Kanopy
?
8.8
/27/
60
/1/

San Juan, más allá de las murallas (2022)
Explore the 500-year history of the city of San Juan, from the move from Caparra to the different invasions during these centuries. It also looks at how different situations and people were key to what is now the capital of Puerto Rico. This documentary presents, through the recreation of key situations, archival material, and accounts of historians and researchers, decisive moments that influenced what is now the capital.
poster
Kanopy
?
6.0
/35/

The Last American Colony (2019)
Puerto Rico, the last relic of colonization in the western hemisphere, has been a dependent territory of the USA since 1917. Los Macheteros and one of its leaders Juan Segarra have been fighting for its full independence for many decades.
poster
?
40
/1/
90
/2/

After the Boats Left (2022)
New documentary by Mexican filmmaker Sonia Fritz about a forgotten town in Puerto Rico.
poster
?
10
/1/

Cantares (1960)
Several Puerto Rican Christmas tunes are performed on screen by Juan Rivera, Juan Ortiz Vargas, José Ramón Morales, and the Morgado Brothers.
poster
?
100
/1/

Saudade (2021)
Elena is on a mission to finish a list of things that might bring her happiness. In her ongoing quest, she might need a change of perspective.
poster
Starz
42
?
3.9
/449/
53
/30/
36
/13/

Art of Love (2021)
A mysterious, erotic and haunting love story between a writer/professor at Puerto Rico's leading University and an aspiring artist from the immigrant Chinese community.
poster
The Roku Channel
?
8.4
/43/

La última gira (2021)
Legendary singer Daniel Santos lives in Ocala, Florida, and prepares his biography with Secre, a young journalist. The memory of past glories makes him embark on one more adventure: a tour of South American countries where he was known as “El Jefe” (The Chief) and where he expects to be yet again acclaimed and applauded.
poster
?
5.8
/19/
30
/2/
40
/1/

Harbor Lights (1963)
Professional gambler Dan Crown arrives in San Juan to visit his brother Alex, only to learn from the police that Alex has been found murdered. To Captain Acosta's questioning, Dan answers that he had no knowledge of his brother's affairs. Dan then finds Gina Rosario searching his hotel room, and together they begin to investigate Alex's death.
poster
63
?
5.5
/37/
70
/1/
3.3
/401/

Melting Snow (2021)
Two tons of snow—flown from New Hampshire to Puerto Rico in 1952 in order to “gift” Puerto Ricans a “white Christmas”—become a metaphor for the colonialist paternalism of America’s relationship to Puerto Rico.
poster
?
8.2
/14/

And God Created Them 2 (2004)
Three stories ("Lo mismo de otra manera", "Félix", and "Te tengo una sorpresa") that delve deeply into issues such as human solidarity, infidelity, and social conflicts in contemporary Puerto Rico.
poster
?
6.6
/23/

Julia, toda en mí (2002)
A poetic journey about the life and work of Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos.
poster
?
3.2
/29/
20
/1/
20
/1/

Más allá del límite (2002)
The story of Andrés, a heavyweight boxer preparing for a big match. It turns out, Andrés has a medical problem, which could kill him if he continues boxing. Mariano, his manager, refuses to tell him about his condition and lets Andrés continue his training.


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