The Liberator (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2013, The Liberator is a drama and history film directed by Alberto Arvelo, running about 119 minutes. “His army never conquered. It liberated.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bolívar was instrumental in Latin America’s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history. Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bolívar, portrayed by Ramírez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America.

Who’s in it. The Liberator stars Edgar Ramírez as Simón Bolívar, María Valverde as María Teresa Bolívar, Iwan Rheon as Daniel O'Leary and Danny Huston as Torkington, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Liberator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Liberator page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Liberator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Liberator (2013)?
In US, The Liberator is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Liberator worth watching?
The Liberator holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Liberator?
The Liberator stars Edgar Ramírez, María Valverde, Iwan Rheon, Danny Huston and Imanol Arias.
When was The Liberator released?
The Liberator was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.