Doña Perfecta (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1951, Doña Perfecta is a drama, war and romance film directed by Alejandro Galindo, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Liberal farmer Pepe has arrived in Santa Fe to visit his aunt, Dona Perfecta. While he's there, Pepe is eager to teach the traditional-minded townspeople a new way of living. Unfortunately for Pepe the people of Santa Fe aren't eager to embrace change, and when the citizens begin to voice resentment Pepe is forced to seek refuge with his sympathetic aunt. Dona Perfecta is just as traditional as any of the other townspeople though, and only suffers Pepe due to the fact that he is family. When Pepe and his cousin Rosario fall deeply in love, the situation quickly comes to a head.
Who’s in it. Doña Perfecta stars Dolores del Río as Doña Perfecta, Esther Fernández as Rosario, Carlos Navarro as Pepe Rey and Julio Villarreal as Don Inocencio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Doña Perfecta has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doña Perfecta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doña Perfecta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doña Perfecta (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doña Perfecta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doña Perfecta worth watching?
- Doña Perfecta holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doña Perfecta?
- Doña Perfecta stars Dolores del Río, Esther Fernández, Carlos Navarro, Julio Villarreal and José Elías Moreno.
- When was Doña Perfecta released?
- Doña Perfecta was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.