La Cucaracha (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, La Cucaracha is a drama, war and romance film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.
Who’s in it. La Cucaracha stars María Félix as Refugio / La cucaracha, Emilio Fernández as Coronel Antonio Zeta, Dolores del Río as Isabel Puente and Antonio Aguilar as Capitán Ventura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, La Cucaracha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Cucaracha page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Cucaracha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Cucaracha (1959)?
- In US, La Cucaracha is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Cucaracha worth watching?
- La Cucaracha holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Cucaracha?
- La Cucaracha stars María Félix, Emilio Fernández, Dolores del Río, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre.
- When was La Cucaracha released?
- La Cucaracha was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.