Erendira (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Erendira is a drama film directed by Ruy Guerra, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. While Erendira, a beautiful teenage girl, has a surreal mystical vision, her grandmother's house catches on fire and burns to the ground. Her grandmother holds Erendira responsible and, in order to extract restitution from the girl, forces her into prostitution. Erendira's surreal mystical experiences continue while her grandmother grows rich from exploiting her.
Who’s in it. Erendira stars Irene Papas as Grandmother Amadis, Claudia Ohana as Erendira, Michael Lonsdale as Senator Onésimo Sanchez and Oliver Wehe as Ulysses, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Erendira 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 Erendira page.
If you liked it. Fans of Erendira tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Erendira (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Erendira change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Erendira worth watching?
- Erendira holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Erendira?
- Erendira stars Irene Papas, Claudia Ohana, Michael Lonsdale, Oliver Wehe and Ernesto Gómez Cruz.
- When was Erendira released?
- Erendira was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.