Netflix’s Our Times: Full list of cast and characters explored
Our Times (Nuestros Tiempos), the latest Mexican sci-fi romantic drama, was released globally on Netflix on June 11, 2025. Directed by Chava Cartas, the film presents an inventive narrative that spans two timelines, 1966 and 2025, blending romance, feminism, and scientific ambition.
Our Times is a film written by Juan Carlos Garzón and Angélica Gudiño, produced by Ximena Basaguren, Ruth Cherem Daniel, and Rodrigo de Pedro. The story follows Dr. Nora Cervantes and her husband, Dr. Héctor Esquivel, who accidentally travel from 1966 to 2025 using a time machine they invented. The movie explores how time travel impacts their love, identity, and place in a rapidly changing society.
Héctor battles to fit as Nora starts to blossom in the progressive world of 2025. This emotional and intellectual divide sets off a chain reaction of events revealing society roles and self-worth. The film stars Lucero, Benny Ibarra, Renata Vaca, and Ofelia Medina in lead roles.
Complete list of main cast from Our Times
Here is the list of the main cast from Our Times. The cast includes -
Lucero as Dr. Nora Cervantes
Lucero portrays Dr. Nora Cervantes, a brilliant physicist from 1966 who becomes a symbol of empowerment after she time-travels to 2025. In the future, Nora does well in a society that values her intelligence and gives her the academic credit she didn't get in her time. The emotional center of the movie is how she goes from being a genius who is ignored to a famous scientist.
Lucero is a renowned Mexican actress and singer known for her extensive work in telenovelas and music. Her performances in Soy tu dueña, Por ella soy Eva, and Alborada established her as a household name.
Benny Ibarra as Dr. Héctor Esquivel
Dr. Héctor Esquivel is Nora's husband and research partner, and Benny Ibarra plays him. In 1966, Héctor was a helpful person, but as societal roles change in 2025, he feels less secure. He can't handle Nora's success, so he makes the hard decision to go back to his own time, which shows how love and identity can clash.
Ibarra is an accomplished Mexican musician and actor, best known as a member of the pop group Timbiriche. He has also appeared in productions like Camino a Marte and Rudo y Cursi.
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Renata Vaca as Alondra
Renata Vaca plays Alondra, Nora’s great-niece and a young physicist in 2025. Alondra guides Nora across new technologies and cultural standards, so helping her to fit into the modern world. Inspired by Nora's legacy, she also symbolizes the following generation of driven women in science.
Renata Vaca is recognized for her roles in Rosario Tijeras and Dale Gas.
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Ofelia Medina as Julia
Ofelia Medina plays Julia, Nora’s former student in 1966 who has become the dean of UNAM in 2025. Julia is key to helping Nora adjust and later encourages her to embrace a future where she can thrive professionally. She acts as both a bridge and a mentor throughout Nora’s journey.
Ofelia Medina is a celebrated actress, director, and screenwriter. Her most acclaimed works include Frida, naturaleza viva, where she portrayed Frida Kahlo.
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Supporting cast and characters in Our Times
The supporting characters in Our Times include:
- Hugo Albores as Quijano
- Roberto Blancarte as Fumador
- Guadalupe Damián as Sandra
- Andrés De León as Seguridad 2
- Franklin Gamonal as Anfitrión
- Lore Graniewicz as Blanca
- Samantha Iserte as Invitada 2
- Berenice Jonguitud as Danae
- Abraham Jurado as Policía
Each of these actors supports the plot’s central conflict.
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Direction and production details
Our Times is directed by Chava Cartas, known for his work in Mexican cinema that often blends social themes with compelling narratives. The film is written by Juan Carlos Garzón and Angélica Gudiño.
The production is led by Ximena Basaguren and Rodrigo de Pedro as executive producers, with Ruth Cherem Daniel, Paco Cossio, and Francisco González Compeán contributing as producers.
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Plot of Our Times
Our Times begins in 1966 with Dr. Nora Cervantes working under the constraints of a male-dominated academic environment. Nora creates a time machine with her husband, Dr. Héctor Esquivel, that sends them unannounced to 2025. The trip that follows is confusing but eye-opening where personal beliefs, technical developments, and society values collide.
In 2025, Nora is finally appreciated for her intellect. She receives praise and recognition, while Héctor feels increasingly alienated. As Nora contemplates staying in the future, Héctor chooses to return to the past, unable to reconcile with the changing dynamics. The emotional peak comes when Nora realizes too late that she still loves him, only to find him gone.
Years later, after achieving immense success, Nora builds a new machine and travels to 1996 to reunite with an older Héctor. Their reunion closes the film on a hopeful note, proving that love can transcend both space and time, even when shaped by conflicting worlds.
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The movie Our Times is currently streaming on Netflix.
