No One Writes to the Colonel (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, No One Writes to the Colonel is a drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Every Friday, the Colonel puts on his only suit and goes to the dock to await a letter announcing the arrival of his pension. But the townsfolk all know that this pension will never come. His wife also knows it, and even he knows it. But he is still waiting, living with the pain of the death of his son.
Who’s in it. No One Writes to the Colonel stars Fernando Luján as El coronel, Marisa Paredes as Lola, Salma Hayek Pinault as Julia and Rafael Inclán as Padre Ángel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, No One Writes to the Colonel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No One Writes to the Colonel page.
If you liked it. Fans of No One Writes to the Colonel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No One Writes to the Colonel (1999)?
- In US, No One Writes to the Colonel is available to stream on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is No One Writes to the Colonel worth watching?
- No One Writes to the Colonel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No One Writes to the Colonel?
- No One Writes to the Colonel stars Fernando Luján, Marisa Paredes, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rafael Inclán and Ernesto Yáñez.
- When was No One Writes to the Colonel released?
- No One Writes to the Colonel was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.