The Expropriation (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1974, The Expropriation is a drama film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The film captures the activities of the inhabitants in the countryside, in southern Chile, and the CORA (Corporation for Agrarian Reform). Although the action was filmed in four days and four nights in 1971, the movie was only finished in France in 1973, after the military coup.
Who’s in it. The Expropriation stars Delfina Guzmán as Doña Delfina, Nemesio Antúnez as Don Nemesio, Jaime Vadell as Agronomo Vidal and Luis Alarcón as Capataz Lucho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Expropriation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Expropriation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Expropriation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Expropriation (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Expropriation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Expropriation worth watching?
- The Expropriation holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Expropriation?
- The Expropriation stars Delfina Guzmán, Nemesio Antúnez, Jaime Vadell, Luis Alarcón and Nicolás Eyzaguirre.
- When was The Expropriation released?
- The Expropriation was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.