Janitzio (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1935, Janitzio is a drama film directed by Carlos Navarro, running about 62 minutes. “A traditional Michoacán legend filmed in the most beautiful regional panoramas. The beautiful from Mexico that will surprise the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. First all Mexican sound film. Story is based on the ancient customs and legends of the fisherfolk as they come into conflict with the exploitation of agents sent by "big business" from the cities.
Who’s in it. Janitzio stars Emilio Fernández as Zirahuén, María Teresa Orozco as Eréndira and Gilberto González as Manuel Moreno.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Janitzio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Janitzio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Janitzio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Janitzio (1935)?
- In US, Janitzio is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Janitzio worth watching?
- Janitzio holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Janitzio?
- Janitzio stars Emilio Fernández, María Teresa Orozco and Gilberto González.
- When was Janitzio released?
- Janitzio was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.