Doña Herlinda and Her Son (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Doña Herlinda and Her Son is a comedy and romance film directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, running about 90 minutes. “From the land of the margarita, the taco and the macho” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A manipulative mama deftly manages the life of her homosexual son so that he can have his cake and eat it too. A woman of means, she does this by allowing her son, a doctor, to tryst in her home with his lover. Putting her son's happiness above all else, she then arranges a marriage of convenience to a woman.
Who’s in it. Doña Herlinda and Her Son stars Guadalupe del Toro as Doña Herlinda, Marco Antonio Treviño as Rodolfo, Arturo Meza as Ramón and Leticia Lupercio as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Doña Herlinda and Her Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doña Herlinda and Her Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doña Herlinda and Her Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doña Herlinda and Her Son (1985)?
- In US, Doña Herlinda and Her Son is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doña Herlinda and Her Son worth watching?
- Doña Herlinda and Her Son holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doña Herlinda and Her Son?
- Doña Herlinda and Her Son stars Guadalupe del Toro, Marco Antonio Treviño, Arturo Meza, Leticia Lupercio and Lucha Villa.
- When was Doña Herlinda and Her Son released?
- Doña Herlinda and Her Son was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.