The Comet (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, The Comet is a notable film directed by José Buil, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After witnessing the arrest of her father for publishing "subversive" material against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, Valentina escapes taking a sack of gold coins with her in order to hand it over to rebel Francisco I. Madero, who is in San Antonio, Texas. That is how Valentina begins a long journey as a member of a traveling circus, where she finds love next to Victor, who, fascinated by the cinematographer, films everything that occurs before his eyes, in times of great political turbulence.
Who’s in it. The Comet stars Diego Luna as Victor, Ana Claudia Talancón, Gabriel Retes and Rodolfo Arias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Comet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comet page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comet (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Comet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Comet worth watching?
- The Comet holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comet?
- The Comet stars Diego Luna, Ana Claudia Talancón, Gabriel Retes, Rodolfo Arias and Carmen Maura.
- When was The Comet released?
- The Comet was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.