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El Cid

1961·Movie
3h 7min·NR
IMDb7.2Metacritic797.9Rotten Tomatoes93%79%

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!

Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
Historical EpicMedieval SpainWarfareRomanceHeroismPolitical IntrigueCharacter StudySpectacular

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Mann, José López Rodero, Yakima Canutt
Written by:
Philip Yordan, Ben Barzman, Fredric M. Frank
Produced by:
Leon Chooluck, Michał Waszyński, Jaime Prades
Composed by:
Miklós Rózsa, Jack Solomon, Gordon K. McCallum

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about El Cid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Cid legally?

Prime

El Cid is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is El Cid worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is El Cid rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is El Cid?

3 h 7 min

El Cid runs 3 h 7 min.

Is El Cid based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on El Cid?

Critics86
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate El Cid higher (86) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was El Cid a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$27 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is El Cid in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in Italy, Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch El Cid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for El Cid in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does El Cid use?

Unresolved Sexual TensionBig "WHY?!"Historical Villain UpgradeAnguished Declaration of LoveBadass BoastDudley Do-Right Stops to HelpKnight In Shining ArmourAdaptational HeroismYou Killed My FatherEl Cid PloyDivide and ConquerOminous Pipe Organand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for El Cid, including Unresolved Sexual Tension, Big "WHY?!", Historical Villain Upgrade.