The Innocent (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, The Innocent is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Rogelio A. González, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. After a quarrel with her boyfriend on New Year's Eve, Mane drives her car from Mexico City to Cuernavaca to meet her parents in their country house. The car breaks down in the highway and Mane has to ask for help. Mechanic Cruci arrives and, after testing the car, offers Mane a ride on his motorcycle. Back in Mane's house, she invites him some drinks to celebrate New Year's Eve. They get drunk and, the morning after, Mane's parents arrive and find them sleeping together. Not knowing what happened, Mane and Cruci are forced to get married against their will.
Who’s in it. The Innocent stars Pedro Infante as Cutberto Gaudázar 'Cruci', Silvia Pinal as Mané, Sara García as Madre de Mané and Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo as Don Rogelio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Innocent 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 Innocent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Innocent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Innocent (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Innocent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Innocent worth watching?
- The Innocent holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Innocent?
- The Innocent stars Pedro Infante, Silvia Pinal, Sara García, Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo and Armando Sáenz.
- When was The Innocent released?
- The Innocent was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.