Time to Die (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1966, Time to Die is a drama and western film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A man comes home after serving 18 years in jail for murder in this routine western. Although the man killed in self defense, rumors in town circulated that he murdered the victim in cold blood. The ex-con wants to get his life together, but the two sons of the slain man are gunning for the man who killed their father.
Who’s in it. Time to Die stars Marga López as Mariana Sampedro, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos as Juan Sayago, Enrique Rocha as Pedro Trueba and Alfredo Leal as Julián Trueba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Time to Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time to Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time to Die (1966)?
- In US, Time to Die is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Time to Die worth watching?
- Time to Die holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time to Die?
- Time to Die stars Marga López, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Enrique Rocha, Alfredo Leal and Blanca Sánchez.
- When was Time to Die released?
- Time to Die was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
