El Cid
“The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!”
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
Where to watch El Cid in United States
Can I watch El Cid in United States? Yes — you can stream El Cid in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is El Cid streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About El Cid
El Cid is a 1961 English-language action, drama and history film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone. It has a runtime of 3h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free.
El Cid was produced by Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, and Aspa Films and made in Italy and Spain. It was released on October 24, 1961, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Writers
- Ben Barzman, Fredric M. Frank, Philip Yordan
- Release date
- October 24, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Aspa Films
El Cid cast & crew
El Cid was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Ben Barzman, Fredric M. Frank, and Philip Yordan.
The cast features Charlton Heston as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar, Sophia Loren as Jimena, Raf Vallone as Count Ordóñez, Geneviève Page as Princess Urraca, John Fraser as Prince Alfonso, and Gary Raymond as Prince Sancho.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Robert Krasker, and it was produced by Samuel Bronston.
Is El Cid worth watching?
El Cid holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 311 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 3h 7m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, drama, and history, El Cid is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch El Cid
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Cast of El Cid
Charlton Heston
El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Sophia Loren
Jimena
Raf Vallone
Count Ordóñez
Geneviève Page
Princess Urraca
John Fraser
Prince Alfonso
Gary Raymond
Prince Sancho
Hurd Hatfield
Arias
Massimo Serato
Fanez
Frank Thring
Al Kadir
Michael Hordern
Don Diego
Andrew Cruickshank
Count Gormaz
Douglas Wilmer
Moutamin
El Cid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch El Cid in United States?
El Cid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is El Cid on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — El Cid is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is El Cid in?
El Cid is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is El Cid?
El Cid runs 3 hours 7 minutes (187 minutes).
▸What is El Cid rated?
El Cid is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 311 ratings.
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