Viva Max! (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, Viva Max! is a comedy film directed by Jerry Paris, running about 93 minutes. “Some heroes are born. Some are made. Some are mistakes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to prove his greatness to his unimpressed girlfriend, Mexican general Max takes a group of men across the border and recaptures the Alamo - international hijinks ensue!
Who’s in it. Viva Max! stars Peter Ustinov as General Maximilian Rodrigues De Santos, Jonathan Winters as General Billy Joe Hallson, John Astin as Sergeant Valdez and Harry Morgan as Chief of Police Sylvester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Viva Max! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Max! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Max! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Max! (1969)?
- In GB, Viva Max! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viva Max! worth watching?
- Viva Max! holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Max!?
- Viva Max! stars Peter Ustinov, Jonathan Winters, John Astin, Harry Morgan and Kenneth Mars.
- When was Viva Max! released?
- Viva Max! was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.