Maruja (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, Maruja is a drama film directed by Óscar Orzábal Quintana, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small rural town, everybody lays eyes on Maruja, the most beautiful woman there. After the son of the mayor comes back from France, he also notices Maruja, setting forth events of love, jealousy, guilt, and anger.
Who’s in it. Maruja stars Marta Romero as Maruja, Roberto Rivera Negrón as Lorenzo, Mario Pabón as Ángel and Axel Anderson as Jean Pierre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Maruja 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 Maruja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maruja tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maruja (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maruja change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maruja worth watching?
- Maruja holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maruja?
- Maruja stars Marta Romero, Roberto Rivera Negrón, Mario Pabón, Axel Anderson and Manuel Pérez Durán.
- When was Maruja released?
- Maruja was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.