Nazarín
Seen it?1959 | 95 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis Buñuel
- Francisco RabalFather Nazario
- Marga LópezBeatriz
- Rita MacedoAndara
- Ignacio López TarsoThief in church
- Ofelia GuilmáinChanfa
- Luis Aceves CastañedaParricide
- Noé MurayamaEl pinto
- Rosenda MonterosLa prieta
- Jesús FernándezUjo
- Ada CarrascoJosefa