The Crime of Padre Amaro

Film - 2002 - Drama, Romance, Made in Europe

The story

Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.

Directed by

Carlos Carrera

Starring

Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia, Angélica Aragón, Luisa Huertas, Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 6.7 out of 10

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Film · 2002 · Drama · Romance · Made in Europe

The Crime of Padre Amaro

76% match1h 58mMA15+
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The story

Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.

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IMDb
6.7 / 10
15k votes
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63%
Tomatometer
3.33 / 5
23k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Romance, Made in Europe
Runtime1h 58m
RatedMA15+
Release2002-10-01
Where to watch
Prime Video
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