El Analfabeto (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1961, El Analfabeto is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter telling him he is the heir to his uncle's fortune of two million pesos. Not being able to read he has no idea of who sent the letter or its content. So he goes to the drugstore because the pharmacist can read the letter to him. But while waiting to be helped he sees that a young girl can read. He figures he has to be able to discover the letter's content by himself and decides he will save the letter and go to school, and wait to read the letter on his own.
Who’s in it. El Analfabeto stars Cantinflas as Inocencio Prieto y Calvo, Lilia Prado as Blanca Morales, Sara García as Doña Epifanita and Ángel Garasa as Don Romulo González, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, El Analfabeto has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Analfabeto page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Analfabeto tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Analfabeto (1961)?
- In US, El Analfabeto is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Analfabeto worth watching?
- El Analfabeto 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 El Analfabeto?
- El Analfabeto stars Cantinflas, Lilia Prado, Sara García, Ángel Garasa and Miguel Manzano.
- When was El Analfabeto released?
- El Analfabeto was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.