Mexicana (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1945, Mexicana is a romance and music film directed by Alfred Santell, running about 83 minutes. “Hollywood's most colorful panorama of music and gaiety” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Mexican crooner (Tito Guizar) tries to put off fans by faking marriage to his American co-star (Constance Moore).
Who’s in it. Mexicana stars Tito Guízar as 'Pepe' Villarreal, Constance Moore as Alison Calvert, Leo Carrillo as Esteban Guzman and Estelita Rodriguez as Lupita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Mexicana has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mexicana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mexicana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mexicana (1945)?
- In US, Mexicana is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mexicana worth watching?
- Mexicana holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mexicana?
- Mexicana stars Tito Guízar, Constance Moore, Leo Carrillo, Estelita Rodriguez and Howard Freeman.
- When was Mexicana released?
- Mexicana was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.