The Penitent (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, The Penitent is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Cliff Osmond, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Tension between a jealous husband, his wife who's attracted to his friend and the friend is rising as their small, deeply catholic, Mexican village is deciding who will be Christ during the possibly dangerous reenactment of the Crucifixion.
Who’s in it. The Penitent stars Raúl Juliá as Ramon Guerola, Armand Assante as Juan Mateo, Martin LaSalle as Miguel and Rona De Ricci as Celia Guerola (as Rona Freed), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Penitent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Penitent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penitent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Penitent (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Penitent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Penitent worth watching?
- The Penitent holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Penitent?
- The Penitent stars Raúl Juliá, Armand Assante, Martin LaSalle, Rona De Ricci and Julie Carmen.
- When was The Penitent released?
- The Penitent was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.