El padrecito (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1964, El padrecito is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Young priest Father Sebastián is assigned to a parish in San Jeronimo el Alto, where he is not welcomed by the community, particularly the resident priest Father Damián. The newcomer gradually earns the trust of the people through humor, but firmly captures their hearts by saving the town fiesta by fighting a bull when the hired torero failed to show. Father Sebastián counsels the townspeople, lecturing them on their duties in a modern society. He used the collection plate to redistribute the town's wealth more evenly.
Who’s in it. El padrecito stars Cantinflas as Padre Sebastián, Ángel Garasa as Padre Damían, Angelines Fernández as Sara and José Elías Moreno as Don Silvestre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, El padrecito has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El padrecito page.
If you liked it. Fans of El padrecito tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El padrecito (1964)?
- In AU, El padrecito is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El padrecito worth watching?
- El padrecito holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El padrecito?
- El padrecito stars Cantinflas, Ángel Garasa, Angelines Fernández, José Elías Moreno and Rosa María Vázquez.
- When was El padrecito released?
- El padrecito was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.