Wild Flower (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, Wild Flower is a drama, war and romance film directed by Emilio Fernández, running about 94 minutes. “One of the gratest love stories ever told!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film features Fernandez himself as a character named Rogellio Torres. The lion's share of the footage, however, is devoted to the romance between Esperanza, granddaughter of a common laborer, and Jose Luis Castro, the firebrand son of a landowner. Joining a revolutionary movements, Castro is disowned by his father, but Esperanza remains loyally by his side. Later on, Castro's father is killed by outlaws; in seeking vengeance, he sacrifices his own life, while Esperanza carries on his revolutionary work with their young son in tow.
Who’s in it. Wild Flower stars Dolores del Río as Esperanza, Pedro Armendáriz as José Luis Castro, Emilio Fernández as Rogelio Torres and Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. as Don Francisco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Wild Flower 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 Wild Flower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Flower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Flower (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wild Flower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wild Flower worth watching?
- Wild Flower holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Flower?
- Wild Flower stars Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, Emilio Fernández, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. and Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote'.
- When was Wild Flower released?
- Wild Flower was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.