What is the Metascore for México 86?

México 86 has a Metascore of 52 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch México 86?

México 86 is available on Netflix. Check your local streaming guide for availability in your region.

Official theatrical poster for México 86 (2026)

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México 86

Directed by Gabriel Ripstein · 2026

Quick Verdict

México 86 (2026) has a 61% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

61%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Averaged from 5 sources

58% Critic Score

68% Audience

52 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2

6.5 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 35m
Cast: Diego Luna , Karla Souza , Daniel Giménez Cacho , Álvaro Guerrero , Memo Villegas , Diana Sedano
Where to watch in the UK: Netflix

Is México 86 worth watching?

Yes — México 86 earns a 61% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Critics have found this Netflix satire breezy and well-cast, with Diego Luna's live-wire performance carrying a story that moves fast but skates past the specifics of its own scandal, leaving a lightweight comedy where a sharper takedown might have landed harder.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Audiences (68%) responded more warmly than critics (58%).

What is México 86 about?

When Colombia backs out of hosting the 1986 World Cup, a mid-level federation bureaucrat named Martín de la Torre sees a once-in-a-lifetime opening and talks, bluffs, and schemes his way into bringing the tournament to Mexico. Diego Luna leads this loosely fact-based satire of the backroom deals and television-network muscle that made Mexico the first two-time World Cup host.