Juarez (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Juarez is a drama, romance and history film directed by William Dieterle, running about 125 minutes. “See It Now ! You'll Remember It Always !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The newly-named emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlota arrive in Mexico to face popular sentiment favoring Benito Juárez and democracy.
Who’s in it. Juarez stars Paul Muni as Benito Pablo Juárez, Bette Davis as Empress Carlotta von Hapsburg, Brian Aherne as Emperor Maximilian von Hapsburg and Claude Rains as Emperor Louis Napoleon III, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Juarez has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Juarez page.
If you liked it. Fans of Juarez tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Juarez (1939)?
- In US, Juarez is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Juarez worth watching?
- Juarez holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Juarez?
- Juarez stars Paul Muni, Bette Davis, Brian Aherne, Claude Rains and John Garfield.
- When was Juarez released?
- Juarez was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.