The Companion_
Original: El acompañante
"In the 80's, when fear spread faster than HIV, Cuba confined the epidemic behind a wall"
At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.
Starring
Yotuel Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez, Yailene Sierra
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Companion was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Overview
At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a ...
The Companion is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (6)
Yotuel Romero
Horacio Romero
AM
Armando Miguel Gómez
Daniel (as Armando Miguel)
YS
Yailene Sierra
CA
Camila Arteche
Lisandra
BH
Broselianda Hernández
La Madre
Jazz Vilá
Boris
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Original Title
El acompañante
Language
Spanish
Country
PA, CU, VE
Rating
6.0/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Companion about?
At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.
How long is The Companion?
The Companion has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Companion?
The cast of The Companion includes Yotuel Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez, Yailene Sierra, Camila Arteche, Broselianda Hernández.
What is the rating of The Companion?
The Companion has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama