El niño de las monjas (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, El niño de las monjas is a drama film directed by Ignacio F. Iquino, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. When a newborn baby is abandoned in a convent Andalusian Mother Superior decides to be the gardener who takes over from him. As the boy grows, manifest a decided vocation for bullfighting and, although his adoptive father did not endorse, struggle to achieve his dream.
Who’s in it. El niño de las monjas stars Enrique Vera as Rafael 'El Niño de las Monjas', Ángel Garasa as Don Jesús, Paquito Cano as Perico and Rosita Arenas as Gloria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, El niño de las monjas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El niño de las monjas page.
If you liked it. Fans of El niño de las monjas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El niño de las monjas (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El niño de las monjas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El niño de las monjas worth watching?
- El niño de las monjas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El niño de las monjas?
- El niño de las monjas stars Enrique Vera, Ángel Garasa, Paquito Cano, Rosita Arenas and María de los Ángeles Hortelano.
- When was El niño de las monjas released?
- El niño de las monjas was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.