IMDb 6.7 2024 HD

Problemista

Problemista

2024
Comedy
104 min R USA
6.844 / 10
6.7 IMDB

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Julio Torres / Kether Abeles / Hope McCullough / David Ketterer Spencer / Federica Arevalo / Julie A. Bloom / Victoria Coram
Starring
Julio Torres / Tilda Swinton / RZA / Isabella Rossellini / Catalina Saavedra / James Scully / Laith Nakli / Spike Einbinder

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky heartfelt surreal anxious ambitious eccentric charming unique relatable offbeat endearing thought-provoking

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Julio Torres’s 'Problemista' is a breath of fresh, albeit peculiar, air. The film is a vibrant tapestry of immigrant anxieties, creative aspirations, and unexpected friendships, all rendered with a whimsical, almost fable-like quality. Torres himself is a compelling…

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David Lee
Mar 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Problemista' presents a singular vision from Julio Torres, blending immigrant struggles with art-world surrealism. The film’s most potent moments arrive when it leans into its eccentricities, showcasing Alejandro's dreamlike journey through a New York that feels both daunting…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 12, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

In 'Problemista,' Julio Torres has crafted a deeply personal and wonderfully strange ode to aspiring artists and the labyrinthine systems they navigate. The film’s visual language is as inventive as Alejandro's toy designs, creating a world that feels…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A charmingly oddball comedy, 'Problemista' offers a unique perspective on the immigrant experience in New York. Julio Torres’s script, while occasionally meandering, is packed with sharp wit and a distinct visual flair. His performance as Alejandro is endearingly…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Julio Torres's 'Problemista' is a delightfully peculiar gem that filters the anxieties of immigration and artistic ambition through a surrealist lens. Torres, both writer and star, imbues Alejandro with a gentle, wide-eyed bewilderment that makes his struggles instantly…

FAQs

Tilda Swinton portrays an 'erratic art-world outcast,' suggesting a character of considerable eccentricity and perhaps unpredictability. Her role likely serves as a significant catalyst in Alejandro's journey, offering both challenges and unexpected opportunities. Audiences can anticipate a performance that is likely to be as distinctive and memorable as Swinton's previous work.