The Braid (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 6

The Braid poster

Released in 1975, The Braid is a comedy and drama film directed by Sergio Véjar, running about 92 minutes. “The Braid is used for everything ¿Victims of witchcraft, love affairs, loss of masculine vigor, constipation, obsession and other things that make women ugly.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A town confused by religion persecutes a woman who stole the braid from the statue of the Virgin.

Who’s in it. The Braid stars Yolanda Ciani as Rosita, David Reynoso as Don Martin, Eric del Castillo as Castulo and Queta Lavat as Marbella, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Braid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Braid page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Braid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Braid (1975)?
In US, The Braid is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Braid worth watching?
The Braid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Braid?
The Braid stars Yolanda Ciani, David Reynoso, Eric del Castillo, Queta Lavat and Julio Aldama.
When was The Braid released?
The Braid was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.