The Beginning and the End (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, The Beginning and the End is a drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 187 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of the Boteros, a middle-class Mexican family struggling against poverty after their father's death. Ignacia (Egurrola) is the Boteros mother, a desperate woman who chooses to sacrifice the destiny of her three older children, in order to protect Gabriel (Laguardia) the youngest one. She believes Gabriel will climb the social structure and bring back the lost fortune to the family. But destiny has other plans for the Boteros and tragedy will overcome eventually. Based on the novel of Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz.
Who’s in it. The Beginning and the End stars Ernesto Laguardia as Gabriel Botero, Julieta Egurrola as Ignacia Botero, Blanca Guerra as Julia and Lucía Muñoz as Mireya Botero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Beginning and the End 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 The Beginning and the End page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beginning and the End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beginning and the End (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beginning and the End change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beginning and the End worth watching?
- The Beginning and the End holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beginning and the End?
- The Beginning and the End stars Ernesto Laguardia, Julieta Egurrola, Blanca Guerra, Lucía Muñoz and Verónica Merchant.
- When was The Beginning and the End released?
- The Beginning and the End was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.