The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) Review: A Mexican Classic
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is The Crime of Father Amaro worth watching?
Yes — The Crime of Father Amaro remains one of the most celebrated films from Mexico, with a 75% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 75% Critic Score, 62% Audience Score, 71 Metascore, 3.7 on Letterboxd, and 6.7 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Mexico” list.
What is The Crime of Father Amaro about?
A young priest assigned to a rural parish falls into scandal with a teenage girl while corruption surrounds the Catholic Church in Mexico. Directed by Carlos Carrera, the film stars Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia, and remains a reference point for Drama and Romance filmmaking from Mexico.
Should you watch The Crime of Father Amaro?
Yes, without hesitation — The Crime of Father Amaro rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 118 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Carrera’s controversial hit sparked protests and became Mexico’s Oscar submission with tabloid force.
Where can I watch The Crime of Father Amaro?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt0310203) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Mexico on NewMoviesReviews.com.