Peppermint Frappe (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1967, Peppermint Frappe is a thriller and drama film directed by Carlos Saura, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Julian, a middle-aged single doctor, meets his childhood friend Pablo again. The latter is back from Africa and has just married a beautiful young blonde, Elena. Julian falls in love with her and tries to seduce her, but she mockingly pushes him away from her. He then finds that Ana, his nurse, bears a troubling resemblance to Elena. He decides to gradually transform Ana into Elena…

Who’s in it. Peppermint Frappe stars Geraldine Chaplin as Elena, José Luis López Vázquez as Julián, Alfredo Mayo as Pablo and Emiliano Redondo as Arturo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Peppermint Frappe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peppermint Frappe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Peppermint Frappe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Peppermint Frappe (1967)?
In US, Peppermint Frappe is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Peppermint Frappe worth watching?
Peppermint Frappe holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Peppermint Frappe?
Peppermint Frappe stars Geraldine Chaplin, José Luis López Vázquez, Alfredo Mayo, Emiliano Redondo and María José Charfole.
When was Peppermint Frappe released?
Peppermint Frappe was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.