Pueblerina

Pueblerina

Directed by Emilio Fernández

Produced by Producciones Reforma, Ultramar Films

1949111 min7.2 / 10

A mid-century Mexican drama about a man's struggle to rebuild his life and honor against the oppressive power of local landowners, grounded in themes of machismo, class conflict, and redemption.

Aurelio Rodríguez is released from jail, and tries to start a new life by marrying Paloma and working his land. But the local landowners, the brothers González, interfere with his plans.

Questions people ask

  • Is Pueblerina sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Pueblerina scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Pueblerina violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Pueblerina end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Pueblerina easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity35

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Pueblerina

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Pueblerina

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Pueblerina, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Pueblerina, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Pueblerina, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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