Macario (1960)
Kernel Score: 93% · 202 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1960-06-09
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch Macario
- Stream: Fubo
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
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Director
Roberto Gavaldón
Cast
- Ignacio López Tarso as Macario
- Pina Pellicer as Esposa de Macario
- Enrique Lucero as La muerte
- Mario Alberto Rodríguez as Don Ramiro
- José Gálvez as El Demonio
- Eduardo Fajardo as Virrey
- Consuelo Frank as Virreina
- José Dupeyrón
- Celia Tejeda as Chona
- Luis Aceves Castañeda as Verdugo infartado (uncredited)
Macario FAQ
Is Macario good?
Macario has a 93% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Macario?
In the US you can stream Macario on Fubo.
What movies are like Macario?
If you liked Macario, try Man on Fire, The Holy Mountain, The Green Mile and The Passion of the Christ.