Movie

Perfect Obedience

“The story that shook the church”

★ 6.5(54)20141h 30m

Perfect Obedience is streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Director: Luis Urquiza
Release date: 2014-05-02
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Astillero Films

Perfect Obedience — trailer

About Perfect Obedience

Perfect Obedience is a 2014 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Luis Urquiza, starring Juan Manuel Bernal, Alfonso Herrera and Luis Ernesto Franco. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Perfect Obedience in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The fictional Father Ángel de la Cruz is based on Legion of Christ founder Marcial Maciel, whose long history of child abuse was not addressed until 2006 and only publicly acknowledged in 2009. But director Luis Urquiza chooses to structure his film through the largely uncomprehending, wondering eyes of 13-year-old Julián, who travels from the arms of his loving pastoral family into the austere, hallowed halls of the seminary. Singling out the boy as his intimate disciple, installing him in his palatial private quarters and redubbing him “Sacramento Santos,” Father Ángel begins Julian’s instruction into the mysteries of “perfect obedience,” whose cardinal rule is: Never question a superior’s actions.

Cast

Juan Manuel Bernal

Padre Ángel de la Cruz

Alfonso Herrera

Julián Santos (Adulto)

Luis Ernesto Franco

Padre Robles

Sebastián Aguirre

Julián 'Sacramento' Santos

Alejandro De Hoyos

Alberto Martínez

Claudette Maillé

Señora Alcérreca

Juan Ignacio Aranda

Padre Galaviz

Miguel Loyo

Andrés Lomelí

Luciana González de León

Sierva de Cristo

Juan Carlos Colombo

Padre Ángel de la Cruz (anciano)

Dagoberto Gama

Arzobispo

José Barrenechea

Álvaro Cortuela

Themes & keywords

pedophile priestroman catholic churchlgbtgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Perfect Obedience in Mexico?+

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

Is Perfect Obedience on Netflix?+

Yes — Perfect Obedience is available to stream on Netflix in Mexico.

How long is Perfect Obedience?+

Perfect Obedience has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Perfect Obedience?+

Perfect Obedience stars Juan Manuel Bernal, Alfonso Herrera, Luis Ernesto Franco, Sebastián Aguirre and Alejandro De Hoyos.

When did Perfect Obedience come out?+

Perfect Obedience is a 2014 movie directed by Luis Urquiza.

What genre is Perfect Obedience?+

Perfect Obedience is Drama film.

Who directed Perfect Obedience?+

Perfect Obedience was directed by Luis Urquiza.