The Crime of Padre Amaro
2002, Spanish. Directed by Carlos Carrera.
Lead us not into temptation
Sent 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Carlos CarreraDirector
- Gael García BernalPadre Amaro
- Ana Claudia TalancónAmelia
- Sancho GraciaPadre Benito Díaz
- Angélica AragónAugustina Sanjuanera
- Luisa HuertasDionisia
- Ernesto Gómez CruzObispo
- Gastón MeloMartín
- Damián AlcázarPadre Natalio Pérez
- Andrés MontielRubén de la Rosa
- Gerardo MoscosoDoc
- Alfredo GonzálezViejo
- Verónica LangerAmparito
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2002
- Original title
- El crimen del padre Amaro
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Vicente Leñero
- Budget
- $1.8M
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What The Crime of Padre Amaro is based on
The Crime of Padre Amaro is based on O Crime do Padre Amaro (1875) by José Maria de Eça de Queirós.
1875
O Crime do Padre Amaro
By José Maria de Eça de Queirós
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The Crime of Padre Amaro: quick answers
Is The Crime of Padre Amaro worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The Crime of Padre Amaro runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Crime of Padre Amaro have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Crime of Padre Amaro. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Crime of Padre Amaro parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Crime of Padre Amaro is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Crime of Padre Amaro on?
The Crime of Padre Amaro isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crime of Padre Amaro?
If you liked The Crime of Padre Amaro, try My Brother's Wife, Tear This Heart Out, Talk to Her.
Who directed The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002) was directed by Carlos Carrera and stars Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia.
What is The Crime of Padre Amaro based on?
The Crime of Padre Amaro is based on O Crime do Padre Amaro (1875) by José Maria de Eça de Queirós.