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The Crime of Padre Amaro

2002Movie1 h 58 minR

63
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

Lead us not into temptation

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.

Feels like

  • Religious Hypocrisy
  • Forbidden Love
  • Moral Corruption
  • Social Commentary
  • Mexican Society
  • Controversial
  • Political Intrigue
  • Psychological Drama

Cast

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Directed by
Carlos Carrera

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Facts

October 1, 2002 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
October 1, 2002
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Budget
$2 million
Available in
60 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Crime of Padre Amaro?"

Questions about The Crime of Padre Amaro

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Where can I stream The Crime of Padre Amaro?

In the United States, The Crime of Padre Amaro streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is The Crime of Padre Amaro worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Crime of Padre Amaro good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Crime of Padre Amaro?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Crime of Padre Amaro in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.