Excuse (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1939, Excuse is a drama film directed by Fernando Mignoni, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. An English lady decides to buy a gypsy boy but she is deceived and receives a stolen child with dyed skin. The lady searches his real parents and they get their child back.
Who’s in it. Excuse stars José Tejada 'Niño de Marchena', Lola Flores, María del Carmen Merino and Anita Costa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Excuse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Excuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Excuse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Excuse (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Excuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Excuse worth watching?
- Excuse holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Excuse?
- Excuse stars José Tejada 'Niño de Marchena', Lola Flores, María del Carmen Merino, Anita Costa and Dolores Cortés.
- When was Excuse released?
- Excuse was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.