Redes (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1936, Redes is a drama film directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.
Who’s in it. Redes stars Silvio Hernández as Miro, Antonio Lara as El Zurdo, fisherman, Miguel Figueroa as Miguel, fisherman and David Valle González as Don Anselmo Herrera, fishing business owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Redes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Redes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Redes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Redes (1936)?
- In US, Redes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Redes worth watching?
- Redes holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Redes?
- Redes stars Silvio Hernández, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa, David Valle González and Rafael Hinojosa.
- When was Redes released?
- Redes was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.