Camilo, a Cuban lifeguard, saves Mexican businessman Abel from drowning. Grateful, Abel brings Camilo to Mexico, where he marries Abel's daughter, Juana, and they have a child. But Camilo soon discovers his new life is part of Abel's Machiavellian plan of manipulation and control. With his world collapsing, Camilo must uncover the plot and take control of his destiny. Will he find a way out, or remain trapped in the power game?

Hombre al agua (2026)

★ 5.8/10 September 24, 2026 116 min

ComedyDrama

Director: Gael García Bernal  ·  Writers: Mariano Pensotti, Gael García Bernal

Camilo, a Cuban lifeguard, saves Mexican businessman Abel from drowning. Grateful, Abel brings Camilo to Mexico, where he marries Abel's daughter, Juana, and they have a child. But Camilo soon discovers his new life is part of Abel's Machiavellian plan of manipulation and control. With his world collapsing, Camilo must uncover the plot and take control of his destiny. Will he find a way out, or remain trapped in the power game?

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Director

Gael García Bernal

Cast

Gael García Bernal Camilo Esmeralda Pimentel Juana Débora Nascimento Fabiana Jorge Salinas Abel Natalia Oreiro Silvina Ezequiel Díaz Matías Anna Díaz Malvina Ricky Martin Roby Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Ricardes Jerry Velazquez Adolfo Madera Doctor Mariana Landgrave Secretaria