Placido (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1962, Placido is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Placido stars Cassen as Plácido, Elvira Quintillá as Emilia, José Luis López Vázquez as Gabino Quintanilla and Manuel Alexandre as Julián, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Placido has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Placido page.
If you liked it. Fans of Placido tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Placido (1962)?
- In US, Placido is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Placido worth watching?
- Placido holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Placido?
- Placido stars Cassen, Elvira Quintillá, José Luis López Vázquez, Manuel Alexandre and María Francés.
- When was Placido released?
- Placido was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.