Socialist Realism (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Socialist Realism is a notable film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 270 minutes.
What it’s about. A film made "to contribute to the internal debate of the Socialist Party" as Ruiz himself recalls, showing how a right-wing publicist is radicalizing himself to become a fervent left-wing activist, and a worker that makes the opposite journey, going from the hard left to absolute rightism.
Who’s in it. Socialist Realism stars Nemesio Antúnez as Nemesio Antúnez, Marcial Edwards as Marcial Edwards, Javier Maldonado as javier Maldonado and Jaime Vadell as Jaime Vadell.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Socialist Realism 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 Socialist Realism page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Socialist Realism (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Socialist Realism change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Socialist Realism worth watching?
- Socialist Realism holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Socialist Realism?
- Socialist Realism stars Nemesio Antúnez, Marcial Edwards, Javier Maldonado and Jaime Vadell.
- When was Socialist Realism released?
- Socialist Realism was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 270 minutes.