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By Andrea Beach
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Funny, gentle Argentine dramedy has drinking, language.
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Today We Fix the World
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What's the Story?
TODAY WE FIX THE WORLD is a long-running TV talk show produced by David Samaras, nicknamed "Griego" (Leonardo Sbaraglia). Griego's been so wrapped up in his work that he's never really spent much time with his 9-year-old son Benito (Benjamin Otero). Griego's ex Silvina reveals that Griego isn't actually Benito's father. After Silvina's sudden death in a traffic accident, Griego and Benito decide the best thing to do is to find Benito's real father, so they start going through Silvina's phone contacts and social media looking for likely candidates. As they spend more and more time together, Griego starts to regret the things he has missed with both Benito and Silvina because he was too busy to spend time with them. Will they find Benito's "real" father?
Is It Any Good?
This low-key comedy from Argentina is sweet, funny, and charming. The acting in Today We Fix the World is wonderful, and newcomer Benjamin Otero playing 9-year-old Benito has real screen presence. The story holds the viewers' interest, moving gently but steadily forward.
Although Benito is a central character, the movie is unlikely to hold younger kids' attention. It's told from Griego's perspective, and a lot of the humor is subtle and based on the situation. But families with teens and up who can handle the occasional references to adult behavior can enjoy this heartfelt father-son story together.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the drinking in Today We Fix the World. Is it excessive? Are there consequences? Is it glamorized?
What about the strong language? Is it appropriate? Why, or why not?
Do you like watching movies from different places around the world? What can we learn from them?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : April 13, 2022
- Cast : Leonardo Sbaraglia , Benjamin Otero , Charo Lopez
- Director : Ariel Winograd
- Inclusion Information : Latino Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Adventures
- Run time : 113 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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