El callejón de los milagros (1995) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1995, El callejón de los milagros is a drame film directed by Jorge Fons, running about 140 minutes. “The most awarded film in Mexican history.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.

Who’s in it. El callejón de los milagros stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Don Ru, María Rojo as Doña Cata, Salma Hayek Pinault as Alma and Bruno Bichir as Abel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, El callejón de los milagros has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis 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 El callejón de los milagros page.

If you liked it. Fans of El callejón de los milagros tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.