Movie

El Extra

★ 6.9(27)19621h 50m

El Extra is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch El Extra

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Miguel M. Delgado
Release date: 1962-10-04
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: POSA Films
Part of: Cantinflas Collection

About El Extra

El Extra is a 1962 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Miguel M. Delgado, starring Cantinflas, Alma Delia Fuentes and Carmen Molina. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch El Extra in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.

Cast

Cantinflas

Rogaciano

Alma Delia Fuentes

Rosa Hernández

Carmen Molina

Margarita Gautier

Guillermina Téllez Girón

Actriz con torta

Magda Donato

Olimpia

Alejandro Ciangherotti

Director de escena azteca

León Barroso

Director de cine

Luis Manuel Pelayo

Director escena vaquera

Eric del Castillo

Armando Duval

Guillermo Rivas

Actor, villano escena revolución francesa

Antonio Raxel

Director escena dama de las camelias

Gerardo del Castillo

Sr. Menéndez

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch El Extra in Mexico?+

In Mexico, El Extra is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is El Extra on Netflix?+

El Extra is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is El Extra?+

El Extra has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in El Extra?+

El Extra stars Cantinflas, Alma Delia Fuentes, Carmen Molina, Guillermina Téllez Girón and Magda Donato.

When did El Extra come out?+

El Extra is a 1962 movie directed by Miguel M. Delgado.

What genre is El Extra?+

El Extra is Comedy film.

Who directed El Extra?+

El Extra was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.