Romero
1989, English. Directed by John Duigan.
In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.
Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John DuiganDirector
- Raúl JuliáArchbishop Oscar Romero
- Richard JordanFather Rutilio Grande
- Ana AliciaArista Zelada
- Eddie VelezLt. Columa
- Alejandro BrachoFather Alfonzo Osuna
- Tony PlanaFather Manuel Morantes
- Harold GouldFrancisco Galedo
- Lucy ReinaLucia
- Al RuscioBishop Estrada
- Tony PerezFather Rafael Villez
- Robert ViharoCol. Ernesto Dorio
- Harold CannonGen. Humberto
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1989
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- John Sacret Young
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Romero: quick answers
Is Romero worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Romero?
Romero runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Romero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Romero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Romero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Romero is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Romero on?
Romero isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Romero?
If you liked Romero, try Hamlet, The Scarlet and the Black, The Two Popes.
Who directed Romero?
Romero (1989) was directed by John Duigan and stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia.