Canoa: A Shameful Memory (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1976, Canoa: A Shameful Memory is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Felipe Cazals, running about 116 minutes. “A town. Vested interests. 1968: a decisive year in the history of Mexico.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of students arrives in a small town during a hiking expedition. Once there, the local priest accuses them of being communist agitators on the run from an army crack-down against student demonstrations in nearby Mexico City and rallies the townsfolk to lynch them. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Canoa: A Shameful Memory stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Lucas, Enrique Lucero as Cura, Salvador Sánchez as Witness and Arturo Alegro as Ramón, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Canoa: A Shameful Memory has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canoa: A Shameful Memory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canoa: A Shameful Memory tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canoa: A Shameful Memory (1976)?
- In US, Canoa: A Shameful Memory is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Canoa: A Shameful Memory worth watching?
- Canoa: A Shameful Memory holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Canoa: A Shameful Memory?
- Canoa: A Shameful Memory stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Enrique Lucero, Salvador Sánchez, Arturo Alegro and Roberto Sosa Sr..
- When was Canoa: A Shameful Memory released?
- Canoa: A Shameful Memory was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.