Mexican Spitfire (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1940, Mexican Spitfire is a comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 67 minutes. “Viva! viva! velez!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newlyweds Dennis and Carmelita have several obstacles to deal with in their new marriage: Carmelita's fiery Latin temper, a meddling aunt and a conniving ex-fiancee who's determined to break up their marriage.
Who’s in it. Mexican Spitfire stars Lupe Vélez as Carmelita Lindsay, Leon Errol as Uncle Matt Lindsay / Lord Basil Epping, Donald Woods as Dennis Lindsay and Linda Hayes as Elizabeth Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Mexican Spitfire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mexican Spitfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mexican Spitfire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mexican Spitfire (1940)?
- In US, Mexican Spitfire is available to 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 Mexican Spitfire worth watching?
- Mexican Spitfire holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mexican Spitfire?
- Mexican Spitfire stars Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Donald Woods, Linda Hayes and Elisabeth Risdon.
- When was Mexican Spitfire released?
- Mexican Spitfire was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.