Movies like El comandante Furia (1966)
The best movies like El comandante Furia (1966) are Viva Mi Desgracia (1944), Santo vs. Capulina (1969) and El capitán Mantarraya (1970). If El comandante Furia hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedRudo & Cursi (2008)7.2/10 from 243 votes
- NewestWinner Takes the Cake (2025)Released 2025
- In SpanishViva Mi Desgracia (1944)Also in Spanish
Viva Mi Desgracia (1944)
After drinking a special concoction made of various types of alcohol, the once-timid Ramon (Pedro Infante) suddenly turns into a brawler and extroverted ladies' man. With his newfound confidence, Ramon attempts to win the heart of the woman (María Antonieta Pons) he loves. Full of enjoyable songs and funny scenes, this entertaining Mexican musical centers on a wealthy man who finally realizes that money can't buy him love.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Santo vs. Capulina (1969)
Capulina is a night-watchman in a warehouse, a perfect job for him. When some thieves break in and steal some crates, El Santo is after them because they are using the warehouse for diamond smuggling. Capulina hinders their capture. He then decides that he will put on a wrestler's mask and help El Santo to caputre the crooks.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
El capitán Mantarraya (1970)
Elderly sea captain charms and delights an audience of children, telling them stories about the high adventures he experienced when he was young.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Hugo Sánchez, the Goal and the Glory (2022)
The definitive chronicle of the best Mexican athlete in history. From his beginnings in Mexico's university team, his transcendental time in Spain's Real Madrid, his international falls and his very personal obsession for success.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Los tres compadres (1975)
Timid smalltown schoolteacher has a look-alike who leads a gang of bandits; when that gang invades the teacher's town, it gives rise to all manner of confusions and complications.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Santo vs. Black Magic Woman (1973)
Santo, the saint of the wrestling ring, faces off against an evil voodoo priestess intent on making a more powerful atomic bomb!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Killing Cabos (2004)
Two young men get involved with some criminals while trying to free the tycoon they kidnapped.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRudo & Cursi (2008)
Tato and Beto are poor stepbrothers living on a banana plantation in Mexico. Both are talented soccer players, but their dreams lay elsewhere: tone-deaf Tato wants to be a singer, while Beto is content to remain on the plantation. One day, a sports agent sees the two young men playing soccer and offers to take one of them to Mexico City for a chance at sports stardom.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDiabolical Narco Satanists (1991)
Roberto makes a pact with the devil to please his multiple lovers sexually, Satan accepts the deal but promises to snatch his soul when he finds true love. Meanwhile, two cops are on the lookout for those responsible of a murderous drug on the streets.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWinner Takes the Cake (2025)
Sofía quits her job after confronting her misogynistic boss. Determined, she starts her own company to rival her former employer, igniting a David vs. Goliath showdown in the business world.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSanto and Blue Demon vs. Dr. Frankenstein (1974)
Innocent women are being kidnapped and used as guinea pigs for a brain transplant experiment. The diabolical Dr. Frankenstein continues his quest to perfect his brain transplant operation to bring back his deceased wife at any cost - even if it means playing with the lives of others. El Santo and Blue Demon are called in to help when their friend Alicia becomes Dr. Frankenstein's next target. It'll take both heroes to go up against the dastardly doctor and go mano a mano with his super strong zombie Golem.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Víctimas del divorcio (1952)
The 'other woman' tricks her fella into filing to divorce his wife.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Mi desconocida esposa (1958)
After moving from Guadalajara to Mexico City, a young woman gets embroiled in a series of puzzling mistaken-identity misadventures.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
When the Brave Cry (1947)
A farmer is in love during revolutionary times.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Alma llanera (1965)
A Venezuelan rancher tries to preserve his traditional way of life in spite of modernizing influences brought when international business discovers oil in his region.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Duelo de pistoleros (1966)
Four expert marksmen compete in a target shooting competition. Each has a back-story that explains why he really really really needs the prize money.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
The Other (1946)
A mousy, poor manicurist seeks to switch places with her more glamorous, wealthy twin sister.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Head of Pancho Villa (1957)
Rival factions struggle over a box that was entrusted by Pancho Villa to several members of his higher command. Second of three films in series "El jinete sin cabeza."
Why it matches: Similar story and style
The Shadow of the Tyrant (1960)
In 1920s Mexico, the candidates being chosen to succeed the current president, El Caudillo, find themselves at his mercy as he will resort to anything to accomplish his will, including kidnapping, betrayal, and murder.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Oh What Beautiful Legs! (1949)
A man hired to impersonate a bankrupt business mogul who is currently on the run from creditors sets out organize a musical starring beauties from Brazil, Mexico, and Spain in this Spanish-language comedy starring popular funnyman Tin Tan (Germán Valdés). Now, as the hapless imposter attempts to finance a musical without any money, he also discovers just how difficult it can be to juggle three beautiful starlets who all have eyes for their presumably wealthy producer. Another common English translation of the title of this film is Tender Pumpkins or Tender Little Pumpkins (although a direct translation is Baby Zucchini).
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like El comandante Furia?
The closest matches to El comandante Furia are Viva Mi Desgracia (1944), Santo vs. Capulina (1969) and El capitán Mantarraya (1970). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after El comandante Furia?
Start with Viva Mi Desgracia (1944), the closest match to El comandante Furia.
What is the highest-rated movie like El comandante Furia?
Rudo & Cursi (2008), rated 7.2/10 by 243 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like El comandante Furia?
Winner Takes the Cake (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like El comandante Furia?
Yes: Viva Mi Desgracia (1944), Santo vs. Capulina (1969) and El capitán Mantarraya (1970).
How are movies similar to El comandante Furia chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside El comandante Furia, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.