# The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-crime-of-father-amaro-2002/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 75% |
| Audience Score | 62% |
| Metascore | 71/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Carlos Carrera |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 118 min |

## Quick answer

The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Carrera's controversial hit sparked protests and became Mexico's Oscar submission with tabloid force. Metascore 71/100. Directed by Carlos Carrera.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

A young priest assigned to a rural parish falls into scandal with a teenage girl while corruption surrounds the Catholic Church in Mexico.

## Cast

Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Crime of Father Amaro worth watching?**
The Crime of Father Amaro holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Carrera's controversial hit sparked protests and became Mexico's Oscar submission with tabloid force.

**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.

**Who directed The Crime of Father Amaro?**
The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) was directed by Carlos Carrera.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Crime of Father Amaro?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 75%, audience 62%, Metascore 71/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch The Crime of Father Amaro?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Crime of Father Amaro page for current options.

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