Doña Herlinda and Her Son
1985, Spanish. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo.
From the land of the margarita, the taco and the macho
A manipulative mama deftly manages the life of her homosexual son so that he can have his cake and eat it too. A woman of means, she does this by allowing her son, a doctor, to tryst in her home with his lover. Putting her son's happiness above all else, she then arranges a marriage of convenience to a woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Doña Herlinda and Her Son
Doña Herlinda and Her Son isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Rent
Apple TV StoreAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jaime Humberto HermosilloDirector
- Guadalupe del ToroDoña Herlinda
- Marco Antonio TreviñoRodolfo
- Arturo MezaRamón
- Leticia LupercioOlga
- Lucha VillaHerself
- Guillermina AlbaBilly
- Madres y ComadresBand in Chapala
- Arturo CamachoCast
- Jorge Antonio ContrerasCast
- Clemencia de CisnerosCast
- Arturo GalindoCast
- Angelica GuerreroCast
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1985
- Original title
- Doña Herlinda y su hijo
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, Jorge López Páez
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Doña Herlinda and Her Son
Only the Lonely
1991 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Easy Virtue
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cuban Fury
2014 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Queens
2005 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Birdcage
1996 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Players
2024 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Splendor
1999 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Chasing Papi
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
It's Not You, It's Me
2004 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
¿Quieres ser mi hijo?
2023 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Doña Herlinda and Her Son: quick answers
Is Doña Herlinda and Her Son worth watching?
Doña Herlinda and Her Son doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Doña Herlinda and Her Son?
Doña Herlinda and Her Son runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Doña Herlinda and Her Son have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Doña Herlinda and Her Son. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Doña Herlinda and Her Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Doña Herlinda and Her Son yet.
Which OTT platform is Doña Herlinda and Her Son on?
Doña Herlinda and Her Son isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doña Herlinda and Her Son?
If you liked Doña Herlinda and Her Son, try Only the Lonely, Easy Virtue, Cuban Fury.
Who directed Doña Herlinda and Her Son?
Doña Herlinda and Her Son (1985) was directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo and stars Guadalupe del Toro, Marco Antonio Treviño, Arturo Meza.