Eugenia de Montijo (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1944, Eugenia de Montijo is a drama film directed by José López Rubio, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Eugenia de Montijo, an extraordinarily beautiful woman, educated and intelligent daughter of the Count of Montijo, decides to start a European tour when she discovers that the Duke of Alba, whom she believed her suitor, actually intends for her sister. In Paris she meets Napoleon III, the future emperor of France, who is bewitched by the beauty of the young aristocrat from Granada
Who’s in it. Eugenia de Montijo stars Amparo Rivelles as Eugenia de Montijo, Mariano Asquerino as Napoleón II / Luis Napoleón, Jesús Tordesillas as Próspero Merimée and María Roy as Doña María Manuela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Eugenia de Montijo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eugenia de Montijo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eugenia de Montijo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eugenia de Montijo (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eugenia de Montijo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eugenia de Montijo worth watching?
- Eugenia de Montijo 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 Eugenia de Montijo?
- Eugenia de Montijo stars Amparo Rivelles, Mariano Asquerino, Jesús Tordesillas, María Roy and Guillermo Marín.
- When was Eugenia de Montijo released?
- Eugenia de Montijo was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.