The Boy and the Fog (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, The Boy and the Fog is a drama and mystery film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Marta is obsessed with protecting her son from the genetic predisposition to schizophrenia that she has hidden from her husband.
Who’s in it. The Boy and the Fog stars Dolores del Río as Marta, Pedro López Lagar as Guillermo Estrada, Eduardo Noriega as Mauricio de la Torre and Alejandro Ciangherotti Jr. as Daniel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Boy and the Fog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy and the Fog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy and the Fog tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy and the Fog (1953)?
- In US, The Boy and the Fog is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy and the Fog worth watching?
- The Boy and the Fog holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy and the Fog?
- The Boy and the Fog stars Dolores del Río, Pedro López Lagar, Eduardo Noriega, Alejandro Ciangherotti Jr. and Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr..
- When was The Boy and the Fog released?
- The Boy and the Fog was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.