Is México 86 worth watching in the UK?

México 86 (2026) has a Celluloid Score of 61%, averaged across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. It comes recommended overall. Directed by Gabriel Ripstein.

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.

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México 86

Item: México 86
Rating: 3
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Gabriel Ripstein · 2026 · Last reviewed July 13, 2026

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Answer Summary

México 86 (2026) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (68%) responded more warmly than critics (58%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

61%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

58% Critic Score

68% Audience

52 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2

6.5 IMDb /10

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

Official theatrical poster for México 86 (2026)

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Why this score?

Critics were divided or negative (58%).
General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
Celluloid Score 61% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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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.