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José María Cabral

Directing
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
2Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 24, 1988
Birth Place: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

About José María Cabral

José María Cabral (b. Santo Domingo, July 24, 1988) is a Dominican film director, screenwriter, and producer. Cabral started making films when he was 16 years old, making private screenings of short films to family and friends in local movie theaters, one of them “Excexos” got national distribution in 2008. His first feature film, Jaque Mate (2011), was screened at a high number of film festivals and selected as the Dominican entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. Arrobá and Despertar followed in 2013 and 2014, also making it into the festival circuits. In 2015 he released Detective Willy a comedy adventure film. Cabral premiered his last film, Carpinteros, in January at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, a story about the realities and relationships of prisoners in Dominican jails. Another films The Projectionist (2019), Isla de Plastico (2019), Hotel Coppelia (2020)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of José María Cabral reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of José María Cabral's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), José María Cabral remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Plastic Island, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best José María Cabral Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from José María Cabral's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of José María Cabral.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Plastic Island Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Un Millón por Sobeida - Flop Similar →

José María Cabral - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of José María Cabral?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring José María Cabral is "Plastic Island" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has José María Cabral acted in?

José María Cabral has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.