The Exterminating Angel (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, The Exterminating Angel is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 94 minutes. “The degeneration of high society!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves mysteriously unable to leave the room.
Who’s in it. The Exterminating Angel stars Silvia Pinal as Leticia 'La Valkiria', Antonio Bravo as Sergio Russell, Augusto Benedico as Dr. Carlos Conde and Bertha Moss as Leonora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Exterminating Angel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Exterminating Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exterminating Angel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exterminating Angel (1962)?
- In US, The Exterminating Angel is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Exterminating Angel worth watching?
- The Exterminating Angel holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Exterminating Angel?
- The Exterminating Angel stars Silvia Pinal, Antonio Bravo, Augusto Benedico, Bertha Moss and César del Campo.
- When was The Exterminating Angel released?
- The Exterminating Angel was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.