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Macario

Directed by Roberto Gavaldón · 1960 ·

Short answer

Is Macario worth watching?

Yes. Macario (1960) earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%). See the 3 inputs.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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100% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Cast
Ignacio López Tarso , Pina Pellicer , Enrique Lucero
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish

Also known as 마카리오 马卡里奥 Morte in vacanza

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Picture, Ariel Awards 1961

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.
  • Celluloid Score 88% combines 3 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Macario worth watching?

    Yes — Macario earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Macario

    Macario (1960) Review: Supper With Death Himself

    Macario is Roberto Gavaldón's Mexican fable about a starving woodcutter who shares a meal with Death on the Day of the Dead, a haunting classic of hunger and fate.

    Yes. It is a haunting, beautifully shot Mexican fable about poverty and mortality, essential for classic-film lovers and anyone drawn to the Day of the Dead.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Macario: frequently asked questions

    Is Macario worth watching?

    Yes. Macario (1960) has a Celluloid Score of 88%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Macario?

    Macario runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

    Who stars in Macario?

    Macario is directed by Roberto Gavaldón and stars Ignacio López Tarso, Pina Pellicer, Enrique Lucero.

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