Movie

Chavela

“A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.”

★ 6.9(27)20171h 33m

Chavela is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Stingray Amazon Channel in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Chavela

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
Release date: 2017-06-16
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Aubin Pictures

Chavela — trailer

About Chavela

Chavela is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi, starring Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar and Miguel Bosé. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chavela in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

Cast

Chavela Vargas

Self (archive footage)

Pedro Almodóvar

Self

Miguel Bosé

Self

Martirio

Self

Laura García Lorca

Self

Eugenia León

Self

Jesusa Rodríguez

Self

Tania Libertad

Self

Marcela Rodríguez

Self

José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.

Self

Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte

Self

Betty-Carol Sellen

Self

Themes & keywords

mexicospainparis, francebiographysingeralcoholiclgbtwoman directorcosta ricalyrical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chavela in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream Chavela on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Stingray Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Chavela on Netflix?+

Yes — Chavela is available to stream on Netflix in Mexico.

How long is Chavela?+

Chavela has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Chavela?+

Chavela stars Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar, Miguel Bosé, Martirio and Laura García Lorca.

When did Chavela come out?+

Chavela is a 2017 movie directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi.

What genre is Chavela?+

Chavela is Documentary film.

Who directed Chavela?+

Chavela was directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi.