El iluminado (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1984, El iluminado is a drama and fantasy film directed by Jesús Enrique Guédez, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Ignacio is known as El Iluminado de la Esmeralda (The Enlightened One of the Emerald) for his healing powers. Urged by the eviction of the house where he lives, he decides to charge for his services with an illusionist. What he ends up with is being mistreated and taken advantage of by others, even ending up in jail. After regaining his freedom, he goes mad.
Who’s in it. El iluminado stars Asdrúbal Meléndez, Carlos Carrero, Irene Inaudi and Julio Jáuregui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, El iluminado sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El iluminado page.
If you liked it. Fans of El iluminado tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El iluminado (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El iluminado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El iluminado worth watching?
- El iluminado holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El iluminado?
- El iluminado stars Asdrúbal Meléndez, Carlos Carrero, Irene Inaudi, Julio Jáuregui and Ana Pantoja.
- When was El iluminado released?
- El iluminado was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.