Canaima (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, Canaima is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. College-educated emigre has to get macho when he returns home to the Venezuelan outback.
Who’s in it. Canaima stars Jorge Negrete as Marcos Vargas, Rosario Granados as Aracelis Vellorini, Carlos López Moctezuma as Col. José Francisco Ardavin and Andrés Soler as Conde Giaffaro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Canaima has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canaima page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canaima tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canaima (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canaima change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Canaima worth watching?
- Canaima holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canaima?
- Canaima stars Jorge Negrete, Rosario Granados, Carlos López Moctezuma, Andrés Soler and Alfredo Varela.
- When was Canaima released?
- Canaima was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.