A Poet (2025)
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A Poet is streaming in Mexico on HBO Max.
What the audience says
A Poet sits near the top of Spanish films on audience ratings. It holds an 8.7/10 on TMDB from 147 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 123 minutes. In Mexico you can stream it on HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 3m on it?
2h 3m of Spanish comedy with a drama streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 8.7/10 on 147 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
An aging poet finds purpose mentoring Yurlady, a talented teen, though exposing her to the poetry scene might be unwise. His own poetic pursuits led nowhere, leaving him a stereotypical obscure writer.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 3m |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Simón Mesa Soto
Cast
Where to watch in Mexico
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 14 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in Mexico
Trailer
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