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The Seminarian (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1949, The Seminarian is a comedy film directed by Roberto Rodríguez, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Returning to his home town, seminarist Miguel is forced to trade the robes for a charro costume in order to solve several problems that appear in his way, including the female kind.

Who’s in it. The Seminarian stars Pedro Infante as Miguel Morales, Silvia Derbez as Mercedes Orozco, Fernando Soto as Toño and Arturo Soto Rangel as Don Pancho, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Seminarian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seminarian page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Seminarian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Seminarian (1949)?
In US, The Seminarian is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Seminarian worth watching?
The Seminarian holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Seminarian?
The Seminarian stars Pedro Infante, Silvia Derbez, Fernando Soto, Arturo Soto Rangel and Katy Jurado.
When was The Seminarian released?
The Seminarian was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.