Mariana Mariana (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, Mariana Mariana is a drama and romance film directed by Alberto Isaac, running about 85 minutes. “She was his first love, she was his illusion, she was his daydream. Until they taught him that she was his sin too.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.
Who’s in it. Mariana Mariana stars Elizabeth Aguilar as Mariana, Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Carlos (adult), Saby Kamalich as Carlos' Mother and Luis Mario Quiroz as Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mariana Mariana 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 Mariana Mariana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mariana Mariana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mariana Mariana (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mariana Mariana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mariana Mariana worth watching?
- Mariana Mariana holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mariana Mariana?
- Mariana Mariana stars Elizabeth Aguilar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Saby Kamalich, Luis Mario Quiroz and Aarón Hernán.
- When was Mariana Mariana released?
- Mariana Mariana was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.