These Were the Biggest Latin American Box Office Hits of 2016
We know that when it comes to cinema, Americans love themselves some sequels, superheroes and animated talking animals. Look no further than 2016’s U.S. box office which was ruled by Rogue One, Finding Dory, Captain America: Civil War and The Secret Life of Pets. And since Hollywood is such a global phenomenon, these films tend to perform well overseas as well.
But what of local fare? What national flicks attract the biggest crowds in their respective countries? Thankfully, our friends at LatAm Cinema took it upon themselves to track these box office successes. If you’re curious, you can check the list below which ranges from the gargantuan Brazilian hit that became that country’s record-breaking project all the way down to the unassuming Nicaraguan education documentary that nevertheless attracted enough crowds to crown itself champion in the Central American nation. Here’s one thing you’ll learn by looking at this list: Latin American audiences will flock to broad comedies. That makes watching out for the anomalies, which include a musical, a Biblical epic, and even a pair of horror films, all the more thrilling, and leaves you wishing some of these made it to the States (or to Netflix, at least).
H/T Cinema Tropical