Él (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1953, Él is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Gloria encounters Francisco, a man whose social veneer betrays a truer self burrowed underneath.
Who’s in it. Él stars Arturo de Córdova as Francisco Galván de Montemayor, Delia Garcés as Gloria Milalta, Aurora Walker as Esperanza Peralta and Carlos Martínez Baena as Padre Velasco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Él has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Él page.
If you liked it. Fans of Él tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Él (1953)?
- In US, Él is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Él worth watching?
- Él holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Él?
- Él stars Arturo de Córdova, Delia Garcés, Aurora Walker, Carlos Martínez Baena and Manuel Dondé.
- When was Él released?
- Él was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.