And Now Miguel (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, And Now Miguel is a documentary film directed by Joseph Krumgold, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. This slim documentary commissioned by the US Information Service concerns Hispanic shepherds in New Mexico. The makeshift narrative centers on Miguel, a boy on the cusp of puberty who wants nothing more than to go to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and help tend to the sheep like his father and older siblings. It's evocatively shot with a striking sense of place and a good feel for farm life. The film was obviously shot on the cheap (voiceover narration is used in lieu of dialogue, and the film seems to have been fully post-dubbed, sometimes badly), but it's an engaging peek into a rural lifestyle few of us would otherwise experience.
Who’s in it. And Now Miguel stars Miguel Chavez as Self / Narrator and Miguel Chavez as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, And Now Miguel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch And Now Miguel page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch And Now Miguel (1953)?
- In US, And Now Miguel is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is And Now Miguel worth watching?
- And Now Miguel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in And Now Miguel?
- And Now Miguel stars Miguel Chavez and Miguel Chavez.
- When was And Now Miguel released?
- And Now Miguel was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.