Then God Named It Earth (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1961, Then God Named It Earth is a drama and history film directed by Carlos Toussaint, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Mexican Agrarian Reform, an engineer travels to a town to distribute the land of the landowners among the peasants.
Who’s in it. Then God Named It Earth stars Katy Jurado as Marta, Ignacio López Tarso as Efrén Domínguez, Manuel Capetillo as Sebastián and José Luis Jiménez as Tata Pedro Domínguez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Then God Named It Earth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Then God Named It Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Then God Named It Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Then God Named It Earth (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Then God Named It Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Then God Named It Earth worth watching?
- Then God Named It Earth holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Then God Named It Earth?
- Then God Named It Earth stars Katy Jurado, Ignacio López Tarso, Manuel Capetillo, José Luis Jiménez and David Silva.
- When was Then God Named It Earth released?
- Then God Named It Earth was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.