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Cassandro

6.720231h 46m18AMovieDrama

The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.

DirectorRoger Ross Williams
WritersRoger Ross Williams·David Teague
ProducersSteve Tisch·Mariana Rodríguez Cabarga

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roger Ross Williams

GBGael García Bernal
Gael García Bernal
Saúl "Cassandro"
RCRoberta Colindrez
Roberta Colindrez
Sabrina
PRPerla de la Rosa
Perla de la Rosa
Yocasta
JCJoaquín Cosío
Joaquín Cosío
Lorenzo
RCRaúl Castillo
Raúl Castillo
Gerardo
ESEl Hijo del Santo
El Hijo del Santo
El Hijo del Santo
BBBad Bunny
Bad Bunny
Felipe
G
Gigántico
Murder Clown
YVYavor Vesselinov
Yavor Vesselinov
Pete
LALeonardo Alonso
Leonardo Alonso
El Mysterioso
GBGilberto Barraza
Gilberto Barraza
Comandante Gómez
CL
Carmen Ledesma
Rosie

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Cassandro — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cassandro?

Cassandro is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cassandro on Netflix?

No, Cassandro is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Cassandro on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Cassandro is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Cassandro for free?

Cassandro is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Cassandro based on a true story?

Yes — Cassandro is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).