Esmeralda Bay (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1989, Esmeralda Bay is an action, drama and war film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A priest secretly leads rebels in their struggle against the corrupt military dictatorship of the Central American country of Puerto Santo.
Who’s in it. Esmeralda Bay stars Robert Forster as Madero, George Kennedy as Wilson, Fernando Rey as Ramos and Ramon Estevez as Andres (as Ramon Sheen), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Esmeralda Bay has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $94.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Esmeralda Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Esmeralda Bay tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Esmeralda Bay (1989)?
- In GB, Esmeralda Bay is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Esmeralda Bay worth watching?
- Esmeralda Bay holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Esmeralda Bay?
- Esmeralda Bay stars Robert Forster, George Kennedy, Fernando Rey, Ramon Estevez and Silvia Tortosa.
- When was Esmeralda Bay released?
- Esmeralda Bay was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.