Simon of the Desert (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1965, Simon of the Desert is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 45 minutes. “Sacrifice and Temptation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
Who’s in it. Simon of the Desert stars Claudio Brook as Simón, Silvia Pinal as The Devil, Hortensia Santoveña as The Mother and Enrique Álvarez Félix as Brother Matías, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Simon of the Desert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simon of the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon of the Desert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simon of the Desert (1965)?
- In US, Simon of the Desert is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simon of the Desert worth watching?
- Simon of the Desert holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Simon of the Desert?
- Simon of the Desert stars Claudio Brook, Silvia Pinal, Hortensia Santoveña, Enrique Álvarez Félix and Francisco Reiguera.
- When was Simon of the Desert released?
- Simon of the Desert was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.