The Legend of the Nahuala (2007)

Kernel Score: 88% · 229 ratings

Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Released: 2007-10-31

Runtime: 84 minutes

Where to watch The Legend of the Nahuala

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Leo San Juan, an insecure child of nine years old, lives eternally frightened by horror stories that Nando tells his older brother. Within these stories it is 'The Legend of Nahuala', according to which, an old abandoned Casona is possessed by the spirit of an evil witch known as the Nahuala.

The Legend of the Nahuala parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that The Legend of the Nahuala is a Mexican animated fantasy-horror film about a boy confronting a witch's curse.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Involves horror elements like an evil witch spirit possessing a mansion, which may frighten younger children.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Legend of the Nahuala

If you liked The Legend of the Nahuala, these are the movies we'd watch next.

Director

Ricardo Arnaiz

Cast

  • Fabrizio Santini as Leo San Juan (voice)
  • Martha Higareda as Xochitl (voice)
  • Andrés Bustamante as Don Andres (voice)
  • Jesús Ochoa as Santos (voice)
  • Rafael Inclán as Alebrije (voice)
  • Ofelia Medina as Nahuala (voice)
  • Manuel Valdés as Lorenzo Villavicencio (voice)
  • Mayté Cordero as Teodora Villavicencio (voice)
  • Bruno Coronel as Nando San Juan (voice)

The Legend of the Nahuala FAQ

Is The Legend of the Nahuala good?

The Legend of the Nahuala has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 229 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Legend of the Nahuala?

In the US you can stream The Legend of the Nahuala on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video.

Is The Legend of the Nahuala OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Legend of the Nahuala is a Mexican animated fantasy-horror film about a boy confronting a witch's curse.

What movies are like The Legend of the Nahuala?

If you liked The Legend of the Nahuala, try The Legend of La Llorona, Coraline, The Book of Life and I Am Frankelda.