Five Forks (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Five Forks is a comedy film directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Aurelio and Maruja are a couple who has a fancy restaurant. Both have to take care of his godson Miguel as his father, the cook of the restaurant, flees from justice after having killed his wife because she was unfaithful. Miguel, a handsome young man, tricks Maruja and leaves her pregnant.
Who’s in it. Five Forks stars Concha Velasco as Maruja, José «Saza» Sazatornil as Aurelio García, Rafael Alonso as Chema and Agustín González as Agustín, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Five Forks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Forks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Forks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Forks (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Forks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Forks worth watching?
- Five Forks holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Forks?
- Five Forks stars Concha Velasco, José «Saza» Sazatornil, Rafael Alonso, Agustín González and William F. Sully.
- When was Five Forks released?
- Five Forks was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.