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The Crime of Father Amaro

Directed by Carlos Carrera · 2002 ·

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Answer Summary

The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (75%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

70%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

75% Critic Score
62% Audience
71 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
6.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 58m
Cast
Gael García Bernal , Ana Claudia Talancón , Sancho Gracia

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (75%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (62%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (71/100).
  • Celluloid Score 70% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Crime of Father Amaro worth watching?

Yes — The Crime of Father Amaro earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Carrera's controversial hit sparked protests and became Mexico's Oscar submission with tabloid force.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (75%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%).

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.

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