Romero (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1989, Romero is a drama and history film directed by John Duigan, running about 105 minutes. “In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.
Who’s in it. Romero stars Raúl Juliá as Archbishop Oscar Romero, Richard Jordan as Father Rutilio Grande, Ana Alicia as Arista Zelada and Eddie Velez as Lt. Columa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Romero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romero (1989)?
- In US, Romero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romero worth watching?
- Romero holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Romero?
- Romero stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez and Alejandro Bracho.
- When was Romero released?
- Romero was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.