Manuel y Clemente (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1986, Manuel y Clemente is a comedy film directed by Javier Palmero, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Manuel and Clemente, couple in the shower and in various scheming, try to do business with miraculous apparitions. Near the Sevillian town of El Palmar de Troya, in 1968, people begin to say that the Virgin appears and the two friends take advantage of the situation. Soon a network of economic interests and credulity is created that makes it easier for Manuel and Clemente to achieve their goal: a monumental basilica, a religious order of nuns, priests and bishops of their own, and even a pope, Gregory XVII. Satire on the curious origin of the Palmarian Catholic Church and its unique founders.
Who’s in it. Manuel y Clemente stars Juan Jesús Valverde as Manuel, Ángel de Andrés López as Clemente, Manuel Collado as Félix and Héctor Alterio as Serafín, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Manuel y Clemente has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manuel y Clemente page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manuel y Clemente tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manuel y Clemente (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manuel y Clemente change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manuel y Clemente worth watching?
- Manuel y Clemente holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manuel y Clemente?
- Manuel y Clemente stars Juan Jesús Valverde, Ángel de Andrés López, Manuel Collado, Héctor Alterio and Trinidad Rugero.
- When was Manuel y Clemente released?
- Manuel y Clemente was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.