DRAMA . 2014 . 1h 40m . 5.6/10

The Midfielder_

"Sometimes the real game starts, when you leave the field."

After being expelled for a flagrant foul during a match in Primera C (the fourth division in Argentinian football), Patón Bonasiolle, the captain and midfielder from Talleres de Escalada, realizes his career as a footballer has come to an end. At the age of 35, this means the end of a world he has known since he was a child. Together with Ale - his wife - he looks for a fresh new start.

Starring Esteban Lamothe, Julieta Zylberberg, César Bordón
5.6/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Sometimes the real game starts, when you leave the field.

After being expelled for a flagrant foul during a match in Primera C (the fourth division in Argentinian football), Patón Bonasiolle, the captain and midfielder from Talleres de Escalada, realizes his career as a footballer has come to an end. At the age of 35, this means the end of a world he has known since he was a child. Together with Ale - his wife - he looks for a fresh new start.

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Cast
Esteban Lamothe stars as Patón Bonassiolle in The Midfielder.
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Year context
The Midfielder was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
After being expelled for a flagrant foul during a match in Primera C (the fourth division in Argentinian football), Patón Bonasiolle, the captain and midfiel...
The Midfielder is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

CAST (20)

Esteban Lamothe
Esteban Lamothe
Patón Bonassiolle
Julieta Zylberberg
Julieta Zylberberg
Ale
César Bordón
César Bordón
Mariano
Néstor Guzzini
Néstor Guzzini
Hugo Donato
LM
Luis Martínez
Tincho
Alfonso Tort
Alfonso Tort
El Negro Iono
MC
Matias Castelli
Bessasso
DM
Diego Mattioli
Polaco
AA
Alejandro Arrieta
Chucky
MS
Mariano Sayavedra
Dani
ED
Emiliano Dátola
Profesor
MF
Marcelo Furchi
Psicólogo
CW
Christian Wetsel
BC
Bernardo Cappa
Beatriz Álvarez
CF
Christian Fresta
RC
Ricardo Cabaña
Silvina Sabater
Silvina Sabater
Luciana Lifschitz
Luciana Lifschitz
Paula Guía
Paula Guía

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Rating
5.6/10 (17 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Midfielder about?
After being expelled for a flagrant foul during a match in Primera C (the fourth division in Argentinian football), Patón Bonasiolle, the captain and midfielder from Talleres de Escalada, realizes his career as a footballer has come to an end. At the age of 35, this means the end of a world he has known since he was a child. Together with Ale - his wife - he looks for a fresh new start.
How long is The Midfielder?
The Midfielder has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Midfielder?
The cast of The Midfielder includes Esteban Lamothe, Julieta Zylberberg, César Bordón, Néstor Guzzini, Luis Martínez.
What is the rating of The Midfielder?
The Midfielder has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Comedy Romance
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