Placido is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 18 June 2026.
Where to watch Placido
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Release date
- 1962-06-27
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Studio
- Jet Films
About Placido
Placido is a 1962 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Luis García Berlanga, starring Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez and Elvira Quintillá. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Placido in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In a small Spanish town, during the Christmas holidays, a group of rich old ladies organize a peculiar event that consists of inviting a homeless person to sit down to dinner at their wealthy table. Plácido, a humble worker, is hired by the organizers to participate in a parade with his three-wheeled vehicle, a seemingly simple mission that will not be easy for him to accomplish.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Placido in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Placido on Criterion Channel.
Is Placido on Netflix?+
Placido is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Placido?+
Placido has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who stars in Placido?+
Placido stars Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá, Manuel Alexandre and Mario Bustos.
When did Placido come out?+
Placido is a 1962 movie directed by Luis García Berlanga.
What genre is Placido?+
Placido is Comedy film.
Who directed Placido?+
Placido was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
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