Macario (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 1960, Macario is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, running about 91 minutes. “Macabre, haunting and wonderful” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
Who’s in it. Macario stars Ignacio López Tarso as Macario, Pina Pellicer as Esposa de Macario, Enrique Lucero as La muerte and Mario Alberto Rodríguez as Don Ramiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Macario sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macario page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macario tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macario (1960)?
- In US, Macario is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macario worth watching?
- Macario holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Macario?
- Macario stars Ignacio López Tarso, Pina Pellicer, Enrique Lucero, Mario Alberto Rodríguez and José Gálvez.
- When was Macario released?
- Macario was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.