The Girl in Mourning (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1964, The Girl in Mourning is a comedy and drama film directed by Manuel Summers, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Rocio and Raphael are a young couple from a small Spanish town. Rocio must mourn the death of a relative for six months and is forbidden to see Raphael. Very much in love, they are frustrated by the old-fashioned customs of their village. When they can finally see each other, the two plan to soon marry. Unfortunately, the girl's grandfather dies and she must start the process of mourning all over again. This time Raphael begs her to rebel against her family and the villagers, but she refuses for fear of persecution. When Rocio has had enough of putting her own happiness aside, she decides to run away with Raphael in spite of what her family will say. Things do not go as planned, however, when yet another family member passes away.
Who’s in it. The Girl in Mourning stars Alfredo Landa as Rafael Castroviejo, María José Alfonso as Rocío Vázquez Romero, Pilar Gómez Ferrer as Concha, madre de Rocío and Vicente Llosá as Paco, padre de Rocío, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Girl in Mourning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl in Mourning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl in Mourning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl in Mourning (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl in Mourning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl in Mourning worth watching?
- The Girl in Mourning holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl in Mourning?
- The Girl in Mourning stars Alfredo Landa, María José Alfonso, Pilar Gómez Ferrer, Vicente Llosá and José Vicente Cerrudo.
- When was The Girl in Mourning released?
- The Girl in Mourning was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.