Movie

The Crime of Padre Amaro

“Lead us not into temptation”

★ 6.7(311)20021h 58m

The Crime of Padre Amaro is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Crime of Padre Amaro

🇫🇷 France

Good to know

Director: Carlos Carrera
Release date: 2002-10-01
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Spanish
Budget: $1,800,000
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

The Crime of Padre Amaro — trailer

About The Crime of Padre Amaro

The Crime of Padre Amaro is a 2002 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Carlos Carrera, starring Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón and Sancho Gracia. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 311 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Crime of Padre Amaro in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.

Cast

Gael García Bernal

Padre Amaro

Ana Claudia Talancón

Amelia

Sancho Gracia

Padre Benito Díaz

Angélica Aragón

Augustina Sanjuanera

Luisa Huertas

Dionisia

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Obispo

Gastón Melo

Martín

Damián Alcázar

Padre Natalio Pérez

Andrés Montiel

Rubén de la Rosa

Gerardo Moscoso

Doc

Alfredo González

Viejo

Verónica Langer

Amparito

Themes & keywords

drug crimeheart attackdrug traffickingpregnancymexican provincecelibacypriestcatholicismnew mexican cinema

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Crime of Padre Amaro in France?+

In France, The Crime of Padre Amaro is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Crime of Padre Amaro on Netflix?+

The Crime of Padre Amaro is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Crime of Padre Amaro?+

The Crime of Padre Amaro has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The Crime of Padre Amaro?+

The Crime of Padre Amaro stars Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia, Angélica Aragón and Luisa Huertas.

When did The Crime of Padre Amaro come out?+

The Crime of Padre Amaro is a 2002 movie directed by Carlos Carrera.

What genre is The Crime of Padre Amaro?+

The Crime of Padre Amaro is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Crime of Padre Amaro?+

The Crime of Padre Amaro was directed by Carlos Carrera.