La malquerida (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, La malquerida is a drama film directed by Emilio Fernández, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Emilio Fernandez directs Dolores Del Rio and Pedro Armendariz in a classic tale of family and obsession. Raimunda's daughter Acacia hates her stepfather Esteban, and in order to escape her suffocating home life she's accepted a marriage proposal from a man she doesn't even love. But Esteban has become obsessed with Acacia, and in order to ensure that she doesn't leave he's plotting to murder the girl's unsuspecting fiancée. As Esteban's true nature emerges, mother and daughter must band together to support one another and make sure that their family bond remains strong even in the darkest of times.
Who’s in it. La malquerida stars Dolores del Río as Raimunda, Pedro Armendáriz as Esteban, Columba Domínguez as Acacia and Roberto Cañedo as Faustino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, La malquerida 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 La malquerida page.
If you liked it. Fans of La malquerida tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La malquerida (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La malquerida change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La malquerida worth watching?
- La malquerida holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La malquerida?
- La malquerida stars Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, Columba Domínguez, Roberto Cañedo and Gilberto González.
- When was La malquerida released?
- La malquerida was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.