Don't Blame the Kid
A vibrant romantic comedy that clashes Mexico's social classes through an accidental pregnancy. Beneath the laughter lies a poignant story about unconditional love, shedding prejudice, and the realization that family is defined by commitment, not just biology.
Don't Blame the Kid
Don't Blame the Kid

¿Qué culpa tiene el niño?

"There are hangovers that last 9 months."

13 May 2016 Mexico 113 min ⭐ 7.7 (657)
Director: Gustavo Loza
Cast: Karla Souza, Ricardo Abarca, Biassini Segura, Gerardo Taracena, Sofía Sisniega
Comedy Romance
Classism and Social Prejudice Unconditional Love and Fatherhood Political Corruption and Hypocrisy Maturity and Responsibility

Don't Blame the Kid - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

¿Qué culpa tiene el niño?

— Renato

Context:

Used implicitly as the thematic resolution when the paternity is revealed but the love remains.

Meaning:

The titular line encapsulates the film's moral compass: the innocent child should not bear the burden of the parents' mistakes or circumstances. It justifies Renato's decision to stay.

No estudia, no trabaja, está jodido.

— Maru's Father

Context:

When Maru's father learns about who the "father" is and dismisses him entirely based on his economic status.

Meaning:

Reflects the harsh, classist judgment of the older generation towards the younger, struggling working class (the "Ninis").

Es una mala broma de la vida.

— Maru

Context:

Maru lamenting her situation to her friends after discovering she is pregnant.

Meaning:

Summarizes her initial despair at her situation—pregnant by a man she considers beneath her.