Beatriz (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1976, Beatriz is a drama and horror film directed by Gonzalo Suárez, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A child is witness to an assault on a monk by the gang of Lorenzo the Fifth. The monk escapes and takes refuge in the estate of Doña Carlota, a countess who lives with her son Juan and daughter Beatriz. Basilisa, the maid, conjures the devil to free her son from an irreversible illness, but to do so the evil must be transmitted to an innocent soul, and for that she chooses Beatriz. The child begins to be the victim of a possession, for which everyone blames the monk.
Who’s in it. Beatriz stars Carmen Sevilla as Doña Carlota, Jorge Rivero as Fray Ángel, Nadiuska as Basilisa and José Sacristán as Máximo Bretal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Beatriz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beatriz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beatriz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beatriz (1976)?
- In US, Beatriz is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beatriz worth watching?
- Beatriz holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beatriz?
- Beatriz stars Carmen Sevilla, Jorge Rivero, Nadiuska, José Sacristán and Sandra Mozarowsky.
- When was Beatriz released?
- Beatriz was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.