# Macario (1960) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/macario-1960/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Roberto Gavaldón |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 91 min |

## Quick answer

Macario (1960) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The first Mexican film nominated for Best Foreign Language Oscar — a folk fable of hunger and mortality. Directed by Roberto Gavaldón.

## Critics consensus

The first Mexican film nominated for Best Foreign Language Oscar — a folk fable of hunger and mortality.

## Synopsis

A poor woodcutter receives a magical potion that grants death-delaying powers on the Day of the Dead, tempting greed and fate.

## Cast

Ignacio López Tarso, Pina Pellicer, Enrique Lucero

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Macario worth watching?**
Macario holds a 88% Celluloid Score. The first Mexican film nominated for Best Foreign Language Oscar — a folk fable of hunger and mortality.

**What is Macario about?**
A poor woodcutter receives a magical potion that grants death-delaying powers on the Day of the Dead, tempting greed and fate.

**Who directed Macario?**
Macario (1960) was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Macario?**
88% — the average of four public sources: critics 100%, audience 88%, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch Macario?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Macario page for current options.

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