Midaq Alley (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1995, Midaq Alley is a drama film directed by Jorge Fons, running about 140 minutes. “The most awarded film in Mexican history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.
Who’s in it. Midaq Alley stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Don Ru, María Rojo as Doña Cata, Salma Hayek Pinault as Alma and Bruno Bichir as Abel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Midaq Alley has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midaq Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midaq Alley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midaq Alley (1995)?
- In US, Midaq Alley is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midaq Alley worth watching?
- Midaq Alley holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midaq Alley?
- Midaq Alley stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir and Delia Casanova.
- When was Midaq Alley released?
- Midaq Alley was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.