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Macario

1960·Movie
1h 31min
94
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes100%95%

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A , fantasy movie: , but never childish, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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About

Macabre, haunting and wonderful

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
Mexican Cinema ClassicDay of the Dead FolklorePoignant & ReflectiveSupernatural DramaMorality TaleHistorical SettingClass ConflictFaith and FateVisually Evocative

Crew

Directed by:
Roberto Gavaldón
Written by:
Emilio Carballido, Roberto Gavaldón
Produced by:
Armando Orive Alba
Composed by:
Raúl Lavista, Galdino R. Samperio

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Macario

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Macario?

It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Macario worth watching?

94
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (89).

Is Macario okay for kids?

Suicide themes

Yes: its content advisories are suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Macario plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will Macario scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Macario in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does Macario use?

Bindle StickDeal with the DevilAll Are Equal in DeathI Have a FamilyDying CandleForeshadowingAdaptation ExpansionFor the EvulzColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceBurn the Witch!Puppet ShowsThe Grim Reaperand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Bindle Stick, Deal with the Devil, and All Are Equal in Death.