The Crime of Padre Amaro 2002
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SplatSent 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Padre Amaro
as Amelia
as Padre Benito Díaz
as Augustina Sanjuanera
as Dionisia
as Obispo
as Martín
as Padre Natalio Pérez
as Rubén de la Rosa
as Doc
Director:
Writer:
Vicente Leñero, Eça de Queirós
Stars:
Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia, Angélica Aragón, Luisa Huertas, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Gastón Melo, Damián Alcázar, Andrés Montiel, Gerardo Moscoso,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2002 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
118 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Crime of Padre Amaro
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
EDQ
Cast
as Padre Amaro
as Amelia
as Padre Benito Díaz
as Augustina Sanjuanera
as Dionisia
as Obispo
as Martín
as Padre Natalio Pérez
as Rubén de la Rosa
as Doc
as Viejo
as Amparito
as El Presidente Municipal Gordo
as Don Paco de la Rosa
as Padre Galván
as Padre Mauro
as Chato Aguilar
as Getsemaní
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