Raza (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1942, Raza is a drama, war and history film directed by José Luis Sáenz de Heredia, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The troubled story of the Churruca family, a noble lineage of brave seamen, descendants of Cosme Damián Churruca, the Spanish hero of the Battle of Trafalgar; from the Spanish-American War (1898) to the end of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). (In 1950, a new cut of the film was released with less ideological depth and ten minutes shorter.)
Who’s in it. Raza stars Alfredo Mayo as José Churruca, Ana Mariscal as Marisol Mendoza, José Nieto as Pedro Churruca and Blanca de Silos as Isabel Churruca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Raza has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raza page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raza tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raza (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raza worth watching?
- Raza holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raza?
- Raza stars Alfredo Mayo, Ana Mariscal, José Nieto, Blanca de Silos and Rosina Mendía.
- When was Raza released?
- Raza was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.