Maria do Mar (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1930, Maria do Mar is a drama, romance and documentary film directed by José Leitão de Barros, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Falacha is the captain of a fishing boat of Nazaré who lost part of his men in a shipwreck. Among them was the husband of Aunt Aurélia, who holds Falacha responsible for this tragedy. A few years later, Maria, Falacha's daughter, falls in love with Manuel, Aurélia's son, which makes the two young people the new Romeo and Juliet. As for Falacha, he succumbs to social pressure and commits suicide...
Who’s in it. Maria do Mar stars Rosa Maria as Maria do Mar, Oliveira Martins as Manuel, Adelina Abranches as Aunt Aurélia and Alves da Cunha as Falacha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Maria do Mar 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 Maria do Mar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maria do Mar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maria do Mar (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maria do Mar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maria do Mar worth watching?
- Maria do Mar holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maria do Mar?
- Maria do Mar stars Rosa Maria, Oliveira Martins, Adelina Abranches, Alves da Cunha and Perpétua dos Santos.
- When was Maria do Mar released?
- Maria do Mar was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.