Simon of the Desert
1965, Spanish. Directed by Luis Buñuel.
Sacrifice and Temptation
Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
- Runtime
- 0h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Where to watch Simon of the Desert
Simon of the Desert is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Luis BuñuelDirector
- Claudio BrookSimón
- Silvia PinalThe Devil
- Hortensia SantoveñaThe Mother
- Enrique Álvarez FélixBrother Matías
- Francisco ReigueraThe Devil as an Old Witch
- Luis Aceves CastañedaPriest
- Antonio BravoPriest
- Enrique del CastilloThe Mutilated One
- Enrique García ÁlvarezHermano Zenón/Old monk
- Eduardo MacGregorHermano Daniel/Monk
- Glauber RochaMan in nightclub (uncredited)
- Ricardo AdalidMonk (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1965
- Original title
- Simón del desierto
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel
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Simon of the Desert: quick answers
Is Simon of the Desert worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 253 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Simon of the Desert?
Simon of the Desert runs 45 minutes (0h 45m).
Does Simon of the Desert have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Simon of the Desert. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Simon of the Desert parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Simon of the Desert yet.
Which OTT platform is Simon of the Desert on?
Simon of the Desert is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Simon of the Desert?
If you liked Simon of the Desert, try O Lucky Man!, The Big Kahuna, The Dirt.
Who directed Simon of the Desert?
Simon of the Desert (1965) was directed by Luis Buñuel and stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña.