El Ceniciento (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1952, El Ceniciento is a comedy film directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Valentin reaches Mexico City to stay with his countrymen Marcelo and Sirenia, parents of thirteen children. Marcelo gladly serves Valentin until he realizes that he is poor and throws him out of the house. By a suggestion Sirenia, Marcelo employs Valentin as a servant and exploits it mercilessly. But with the help of Andres, the fate of Valentin takes an unexpected turn.
Who’s in it. El Ceniciento stars Germán Valdés as Valentin, Marcelo Chávez as Marcelo, Andrés Soler as padrino and Alicia Caro as Magdalena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, El Ceniciento has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Ceniciento page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Ceniciento tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Ceniciento (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Ceniciento change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Ceniciento worth watching?
- El Ceniciento holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Ceniciento?
- El Ceniciento stars Germán Valdés, Marcelo Chávez, Andrés Soler, Alicia Caro and Tito Novaro.
- When was El Ceniciento released?
- El Ceniciento was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.