Luz's Motives (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Luz's Motives is a drama, crime and history film directed by Felipe Cazals, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Luz is in jail, accused of murdering her own children. Her husband and her mother-in-law say she killed them in cold blood. Dr. Rebollar tries to help the woman, but she refuses to remember anything. Luz thinks of jail as the purgatory: it's only one step to reach the Heaven.
Who’s in it. Luz's Motives stars Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Luz, Alonso Echánove as Sebastián, Ana Ofelia Murguía as Luz's mother in law and Delia Casanova as Dra. Maricarmen Rebollar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Luz's Motives has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luz's Motives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luz's Motives tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luz's Motives (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Luz's Motives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Luz's Motives worth watching?
- Luz's Motives holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Luz's Motives?
- Luz's Motives stars Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Alonso Echánove, Ana Ofelia Murguía, Delia Casanova and Marta Aura.
- When was Luz's Motives released?
- Luz's Motives was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.