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Maria of My Heart

1979Movie2 h 0 min

DramaThriller
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Story

Héctor and María meet again after eight years of not seeing each other. She works as a magician in cabarets and he robs houses. María convinces Héctor to become a magician and work together. Life seems to smile on them until one day, when Maria travels to another city, the couple's situation will be overshadowed by an unfortunate event.

Feels like

  • Mexican Drama
  • Romantic Tragedy
  • Fateful Events
  • Melancholic Storytelling
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Depth
  • Unfortunate Circumstances
  • Intense Human Drama

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Written by
Gabriel García Márquez, Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Music by
Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras

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Facts

May 17, 1979 · 2 h 0 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 17, 1979
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Maria of My Heart worth watching?"

Questions about Maria of My Heart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Maria of My Heart worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Maria of My Heart 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.

Is Maria of My Heart good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Maria of My Heart in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.