The Exterminating Angel
1962, Spanish. Directed by Luis Buñuel.
The degeneration of high society!
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- NR
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- Luis BuñuelDirector
- Silvia PinalLeticia 'La Valkiria'
- Jacqueline AndereAlicia Roc
- Claudio BrookButler Julio
- Enrique RambalEdmundo Nóbile
- José BavieraLeandro Gómez
- Augusto BenedicoDr. Carlos Conde
- Luis BeristáinCristián Ugalde
- Antonio BravoSergio Russell
- César del CampoCol. Álvaro
- Bertha MossLeonora
- Enrique García ÁlvarezAlberto Roc
- Lucy GallardoLucía Nóbile
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1962
- Original title
- El ángel exterminador
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
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The Exterminating Angel: quick answers
Is The Exterminating Angel worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 779 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Exterminating Angel?
The Exterminating Angel runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Exterminating Angel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Exterminating Angel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Exterminating Angel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Exterminating Angel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Exterminating Angel on?
The Exterminating Angel is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Exterminating Angel?
If you liked The Exterminating Angel, try The Balcony, The Devil's Eye, The Milky Way.
Who directed The Exterminating Angel?
The Exterminating Angel (1962) was directed by Luis Buñuel and stars Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, Claudio Brook.