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Netflix Debuts 'La Hora de los Valientes,' a Mexican Remake of 'Tiempo de Valientes'

Szifrón endorsed a faithful adaptation localized to Mexico City.

Overview

  • The film arrived globally on Netflix on December 19, 2025, with a 107‑minute runtime.
  • Luis Gerardo Méndez plays psychoanalyst Mariano Silverstein opposite Memo Villegas as police officer Díaz, under the direction of Ariel Winograd for K&S Films.
  • The remake preserves the original narrative while adapting language, tone, and settings to Mexico City, with scenes shot in neighborhoods such as Coyoacán and Tepito.
  • Original creator Damián Szifrón was consulted during production, reviewed the final cut, and expressed approval of the new version.
  • Positioned as a buddy-movie blend of comedy and police action, the story follows a court-ordered therapeutic pairing that pulls the duo into a criminal investigation threatening national security.