Pepita Jimenez (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1946, Pepita Jimenez is a drama and romance film directed by Emilio Fernández, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. On March 22, four days after returning to his home in Andalusia, Luis de Vargas writes the first of his letters to his uncle and favorite professor at the seminary. He reports that his father intends to fatten him up during his vacation, to have him ready to return in the fall to finish his training for the priesthood. He mentions in passing that his father is courting a twenty-year-old, attractive widow, Pepita Jiménez; his father is fifty-five years old. Pepita had been married for only a short time to an eighty-year-old moneylender named Gumersindo. Luis is not eager to see his father marry again, but he promises his uncle not to judge Pepita before he knows her.
Who’s in it. Pepita Jimenez stars Rosita Díaz Gimeno as Pepita Jimenez, Ricardo Montalban as Luis Vargas, Fortunio Bonanova as Don Pedro Vargas and Consuelo Guerrero de Luna as Antonieta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Pepita Jimenez has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pepita Jimenez page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pepita Jimenez tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pepita Jimenez (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pepita Jimenez change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pepita Jimenez worth watching?
- Pepita Jimenez holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pepita Jimenez?
- Pepita Jimenez stars Rosita Díaz Gimeno, Ricardo Montalban, Fortunio Bonanova, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna and Carlos Orellana.
- When was Pepita Jimenez released?
- Pepita Jimenez was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.