Kino (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, Kino is an action, adventure and history film directed by Felipe Cazals, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Spain held vast territories in its Mexican colony, areas which are now part of the American soutwest. For a long time, huge portions of these territories went unexplored. In this historical drama set in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Padre Kino (1645-1711), a Jesuit missionary, defies his superiors and explores the northern reaches of Baja California. In his journeys, he discovers (to everyone's surprise) that it is a penninsula connected to the rest of California. Padre Kino (Francisco Eusebio Kino) established many towns and villages along the way, and is an important figure in Mexico's colonial history.
Who’s in it. Kino stars Enrique Rocha as Padre Kino, Rodolfo de Anda as Almirante Isidro de Atondo, Manuel Ojeda as Jefe Coro and Fernando Balzaretti as Teniente Manje, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kino 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 Kino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kino tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kino (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kino change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kino worth watching?
- Kino holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kino?
- Kino stars Enrique Rocha, Rodolfo de Anda, Manuel Ojeda, Fernando Balzaretti and Carlos Cardán.
- When was Kino released?
- Kino was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.