Mi querido viejo (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1991, Mi querido viejo is a drama film directed by Rafael Villaseñor Kuri, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Luis Fuentes, a singer of Mexican music, comes to know a journalist by the name of Maria Luisa Cortéz and fall madly in love with each other. In time, the couple gets married and come to have a son, Rafael. However, they soon divorce because of Luis's many commitments as a singer. This strains the relationship between Luis and Maria, so much so that Maria, stung by bitterness, teaches her son to despise his father and manages to move from Mexico to the United States to keep Luis from contacting his son. Luis wants nothing more than to regain his lost relationship and affection with his beloved son. Therefore, time after time he visits Maria in hope of winning over his son's affection with little success. Over time, Rafael, now a young man, comes to have a passion for music just like his father despite having a hatred for him.
Who’s in it. Mi querido viejo stars Vicente Fernández as Luis Fuentes, Alejandro Fernández as Rafael Cortéz, Julieta Rossen as Maria Luisa Cortéz and Manuel Ojeda as Apolonio Méndez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Mi querido viejo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mi querido viejo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mi querido viejo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mi querido viejo (1991)?
- In US, Mi querido viejo is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mi querido viejo worth watching?
- Mi querido viejo holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mi querido viejo?
- Mi querido viejo stars Vicente Fernández, Alejandro Fernández, Julieta Rossen, Manuel Ojeda and Stephanie Salas.
- When was Mi querido viejo released?
- Mi querido viejo was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.