The Third Word (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1956, The Third Word is a comedy and romance film directed by Julián Soler, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The English-language title of this Mexican musical was The Third Word. Singer Pedro Infante stars as a pampered young man who is sheltered by his doting aunts. Deciding that their darling boy needs an education, the ladies hire pretty schoolteacher Marga Lopez. Upon discovering that her pupil is 28 years old, Marga is momentarily nonplused, but then settles into her duties. Inevitably, romance blossoms between Pedro and Marga, much to the aunts' dismay.
Who’s in it. The Third Word stars Pedro Infante as Pablo Saldaña, Marga López as Margarita Luján, Sara García as Matilde and Prudencia Grifell as Angelina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Third Word 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 The Third Word page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Word tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Word (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Third Word change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Third Word worth watching?
- The Third Word holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Third Word?
- The Third Word stars Pedro Infante, Marga López, Sara García, Prudencia Grifell and Rodolfo Landa.
- When was The Third Word released?
- The Third Word was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
