Cousin Angelica (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, Cousin Angelica is a drama film directed by Carlos Saura, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. When the single middle-aged Luis travels from Barcelona to bury the remains of his mother in the vault of his family in Segovia, he is lodged by his aunt Pilar in her old house where he spent his summer of 1936 with her. He meets his cousin Angelica, who was his first love, living on the first floor with her husband and daughter, and he recalls his childhood in times of the Spanish Civil War entwined with the present.
Who’s in it. Cousin Angelica stars José Luis López Vázquez as Luis, Lina Canalejas as Angélica, Fernando Delgado as Anselmo and María Clara Fernández de Loaysa as Angélica, child, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cousin Angelica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cousin Angelica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cousin Angelica tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cousin Angelica (1974)?
- In US, Cousin Angelica is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cousin Angelica worth watching?
- Cousin Angelica holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cousin Angelica?
- Cousin Angelica stars José Luis López Vázquez, Lina Canalejas, Fernando Delgado, María Clara Fernández de Loaysa and María de la Riva.
- When was Cousin Angelica released?
- Cousin Angelica was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.