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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-crime-of-father-amaro-2002/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Editorial Rating | 75/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 62% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 71/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Carlos Carrera |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 118 min |
| Festival premiere | Morelia 2002 (Official Selection) |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) earns a 72% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Accolades

Premiered at Morelia 2002, where it won the Official Selection.
- Won Best Picture — Ariel Awards 2003
- Won Best Director — Ariel Awards 2003

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Crime of Father Amaro worth watching?**
The Crime of Father Amaro holds a 72% 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?**
72% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (75/100), Metascore (71/100), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (6.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did The Crime of Father Amaro win?**
The Crime of Father Amaro won Best Picture (Ariel Awards 2003), Best Director (Ariel Awards 2003).

**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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