Viridiana (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1962, Viridiana is a drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 90 minutes. “We've got nothing to hide...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
Who’s in it. Viridiana stars Silvia Pinal as Viridiana, Francisco Rabal as Jorge, Fernando Rey as Don Jaime and José Calvo as Don Amalio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Viridiana has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $679.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viridiana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viridiana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viridiana (1962)?
- In US, Viridiana is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viridiana worth watching?
- Viridiana holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Viridiana?
- Viridiana stars Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Fernando Rey, José Calvo and Margarita Lozano.
- When was Viridiana released?
- Viridiana was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.