The Legend of La Llorona (2011)
Kernel Score: 87% · 287 ratings
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 2011-10-21
Runtime: 75 minutes
Where to watch The Legend of La Llorona
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Based on a famous Mexican legend, a group of kids must stop the ghost of a woman whose guilt over the drowning of her own children leads her to abduct youngsters who wander the woods at night.
The Legend of La Llorona parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Legend of La Llorona is a horror-fantasy family film based on Mexican folklore about a ghost abducting children.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features a ghostly figure who abducts children, with folklore horror elements including a drowning backstory.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Alberto Rodríguez
Cast
- Rafael Inclán as Alebrije (voice)
- Yair Prado as Leo San Juan (voice)
- Mónica del Carmen as Kika (voice)
- Mayté Cordero as Teodora Villavicencio (voice)
- Rosario Zúñiga as Rosa (voice)
- Mercedes Hernández as Yoltzin (voice)
- Andrés Couturier as Don Andres / Pujo (voice)
- Rocío Lara as La Llorona (voice)
- Miguel Couturier as Willy / Fray Godofredo (voice)
- Jesús Guzmán as Pecas / Finado (voice)
The Legend of La Llorona FAQ
Is The Legend of La Llorona good?
The Legend of La Llorona has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 287 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Legend of La Llorona?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Legend of La Llorona OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Legend of La Llorona is a horror-fantasy family film based on Mexican folklore about a ghost abducting children.
What movies are like The Legend of La Llorona?
If you liked The Legend of La Llorona, try The Legend of the Nahuala, Ne Zha 2, Coraline and Mavka: The Forest Song.