Divine Words (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Divine Words is a drama film directed by José Luis García Sánchez, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A work of Valle-Inclán, the story takes place in Galicia in the early twentieth century. To escape poverty, the wife of a sacristan uses a hydrocephalic child as a sideshow attraction. This causes a confrontation with her sister-in-law.
Who’s in it. Divine Words stars Ana Belén as Mari Gaila, Imanol Arias as Séptimo Miau, Francisco Rabal as Pedro Gailo and Esperanza Roy as Rosa la Tatula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Divine Words has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divine Words page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divine Words tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divine Words (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Divine Words change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Divine Words worth watching?
- Divine Words holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Divine Words?
- Divine Words stars Ana Belén, Imanol Arias, Francisco Rabal, Esperanza Roy and Aurora Bautista.
- When was Divine Words released?
- Divine Words was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.