Evita (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, Evita is a drama, music and history film directed by Alan Parker, running about 135 minutes. “The Most Anticipated Motion Picture Event of The Year.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-movie Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president and dictator Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.
Who’s in it. Evita stars Madonna as Eva Perón, Antonio Banderas as Ché, Jonathan Pryce as Juan Perón and Jimmy Nail as Agustín Magaldi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Evita has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $141M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evita tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evita (1996)?
- In US, Evita is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Evita worth watching?
- Evita holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evita?
- Evita stars Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Pryce, Jimmy Nail and Victoria Sus.
- When was Evita released?
- Evita was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.