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El alegre divorciado

1976Movie1 h 38 min

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Ramón y Socorro, a 50-year-old couple, owners of a tavern, embarks on a long trip to Mexico to attend the wedding of their son, Carlos, with Gloria, the daughter of an important Mexican businessman. Upon arriving in Mexico, Ramón discovers that in this country there is a divorce. Fed up with his wife, he decides to divorce without taking into account that he will soon pay the consequences of this act.

Feels like

  • Classic Spanish Comedy
  • Marital Satire
  • Cultural Clash Humor
  • Light-hearted Family Drama
  • Nostalgic 70s Charm
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Social Commentary on Divorce
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Lazaga Sabater
Written by
Pedro Pérez Fernández

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Facts

May 26, 1976 · 1 h 38 min · Comedy

Released
May 26, 1976
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, Spain
Available in
39 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream El alegre divorciado?"

Questions about El alegre divorciado

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Where can I stream El alegre divorciado?

fuboTV

In the United States, El alegre divorciado streams on fuboTV. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is El alegre divorciado worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 4.7).

Is El alegre divorciado okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will El alegre divorciado make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is El alegre divorciado plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is El alegre divorciado in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.