The Twelve Chairs (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1962, The Twelve Chairs is a comedy film directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. When her country is taken over by socialist revolutionaries, a wealthy woman can't bear to give up all of her wealth and possessions to the new government, so she hides all of her treasures in the 12 chairs of a dining-room set. After her death her nephew finds out what she had done and, since the chairs had been "nationalized" and are now in the possession of a dozen different people, he sets out to track them down and get the treasures he believes rightfully belong to him.
Who’s in it. The Twelve Chairs stars Enrique Santisteban as Hipólito Garrigó, Reynaldo Miravalles as Oscar, René Sánchez as El Cura and Pilín Vallejo as Gertrudis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Twelve Chairs has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twelve Chairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twelve Chairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twelve Chairs (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twelve Chairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twelve Chairs worth watching?
- The Twelve Chairs holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Twelve Chairs?
- The Twelve Chairs stars Enrique Santisteban, Reynaldo Miravalles, René Sánchez, Pilín Vallejo and Idalberto Delgado.
- When was The Twelve Chairs released?
- The Twelve Chairs was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.