Baroque (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1989, Baroque is a drama, music, history and documentary film directed by Paul Leduc, running about 115 minutes. “A musical about the baroque imagination which plays with History as an image” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of images, music and sounds which transport through Mexico's history, without any narrative sequence. The film spins constantly round the question 'Where are the singers from?'
Who’s in it. Baroque stars Francisco Rabal, Ángela Molina, Ernesto Gómez Cruz and Roberto Sosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Baroque has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baroque page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baroque tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baroque (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baroque change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baroque worth watching?
- Baroque holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baroque?
- Baroque stars Francisco Rabal, Ángela Molina, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Roberto Sosa and Alberto Pedro.
- When was Baroque released?
- Baroque was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.