Santa Sangre (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1989, Santa Sangre is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, running about 123 minutes. “Forget Everything You Have Ever Seen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man is confined in a mental hospital. Through a flashback we see that he was traumatized as a child, when he and his family were circus performers. Back in the present, he escapes and rejoins his surviving and armless mother.
Who’s in it. Santa Sangre stars Axel Jodorowsky as Fenix, Blanca Guerra as Concha, Guy Stockwell as Orgo and Thelma Tixou as The Tattooed Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Santa Sangre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus 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 Santa Sangre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa Sangre tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa Sangre (1989)?
- In US, Santa Sangre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Santa Sangre worth watching?
- Santa Sangre holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Santa Sangre?
- Santa Sangre stars Axel Jodorowsky, Blanca Guerra, Guy Stockwell, Thelma Tixou and Sabrina Dennison.
- When was Santa Sangre released?
- Santa Sangre was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.