Ash Wednesday (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1958, Ash Wednesday is a thriller and drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. 1913: A young woman is raped by a priest and turns away from the Church as a result of the experience. 1924: She now is the owner of an expensive brothel, and she plays a small role on both sides of the Cristero Uprising, when foreign-born clergy were deported from Mexico.
Who’s in it. Ash Wednesday stars María Félix as Victoria, Arturo de Córdova as Dr. Federico Lamadrid, Víctor Junco as José Antonio and Andrea Palma as Rosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ash Wednesday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ash Wednesday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ash Wednesday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ash Wednesday (1958)?
- In US, Ash Wednesday is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ash Wednesday worth watching?
- Ash Wednesday holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ash Wednesday?
- Ash Wednesday stars María Félix, Arturo de Córdova, Víctor Junco, Andrea Palma and María Rivas.
- When was Ash Wednesday released?
- Ash Wednesday was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.