La hermana alegría (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1955, La hermana alegría is a comedy film directed by Luis Lucia, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Soledad enters a women reformatory led by modest nuns who look constantly for the welfare of their girls. These include the Sister Consolación, a humorous and cheerful nun who uses a little disconcerting methods to teach but very useful for the girls, to try to forget their past and prepare for a better future. Soledad takes confidence quickly and said she hopes a son of Fernando, a womanizing Andalusian young gentleman very attractive, which coincidentally, the Sister knows.
Who’s in it. La hermana alegría stars Lola Flores as Hermana alegría, Susana Canales as Soledad Espinosa, Manuel Luna as Don Sebastián and Margarita Andrey as Mari Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, La hermana alegría has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La hermana alegría page.
If you liked it. Fans of La hermana alegría tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La hermana alegría (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La hermana alegría change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La hermana alegría worth watching?
- La hermana alegría holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La hermana alegría?
- La hermana alegría stars Lola Flores, Susana Canales, Manuel Luna, Margarita Andrey and Virgilio Teixeira.
- When was La hermana alegría released?
- La hermana alegría was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.