IMDb 6.4 2022 HD

The Coyote

The Coyote

2022
Drama
89 min NR Canada
6.2 / 10
6.4 IMDB

A cook in his heyday, Camilo is now a worn-out fifty-year-old who works for a cleaning company. We can guess a personal failure in the past of this…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Katherine Jerkovic
Starring
Jorge Martinez Colorado / Enzo Desmeules Saint-Hilaire / Eva Avila / Christian de la Cortina / Catalina Pop / Virgil Serban / Emmanuel Bédard / Pascal Gélinas

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

Melancholic Hopeful Heartwarming Gritty Relatable Family Drama Redemption Quiet Emotional Character-Driven Slow Burn

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'The Coyote,' we meet Camilo, a man etched with the weariness of a life lived, whose dream of returning to the kitchen is interrupted by the ghosts of his past. Jorge Martinez Colorado is compelling as this…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 26, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that sneaks up on you. 'The Coyote' is a beautifully realised character study, driven by Jorge Martinez Colorado's exceptional portrayal of Camilo, a man wrestling with his past while yearning for a future. The…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Coyote' presents a familiar narrative of redemption, centred on Camilo's desire to return to his former glory as a chef. Jorge Martinez Colorado imbues the character with a palpable sense of loss and quiet determination. The film’s…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A deeply human drama, 'The Coyote' offers a compelling portrait of a man attempting to reclaim his life. Jorge Martinez Colorado delivers a nuanced performance as Camilo, a former chef whose aspirations have been sidelined by past mistakes…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Camilo's journey in 'The Coyote' is a poignant exploration of second chances, tinged with the melancholic reality of past regrets. Jorge Martinez Colorado anchors the film with a performance that conveys a quiet weariness, a man adrift after…

FAQs

The arrival of Camilo's grandson acts as a significant catalyst for change, drastically altering his carefully laid plans for a fresh start. It forces him to confront his past relationship with his daughter and step into an immediate, demanding role of caregiving. This unexpected responsibility, while disruptive, also presents an opportunity for Camilo to forge a new beginning, potentially healing old wounds and finding a renewed sense of purpose through his grandson.