Romero
“In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.”
Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.
Where to watch Romero in United States
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Where is Romero streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Romero
Romero is a 1989 English-language drama and history film directed by John Duigan. The cast is led by Raúl Juliá, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV.
Romero was produced by Paulist Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 12, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- John Duigan
- Writers
- John Sacret Young
- Release date
- August 12, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paulist Productions
Romero cast & crew
Romero was directed by John Duigan and written by John Sacret Young.
The cast features Raúl Juliá as Archbishop Oscar Romero, Richard Jordan as Father Rutilio Grande, Ana Alicia as Arista Zelada, Eddie Velez as Lt. Columa, Alejandro Bracho as Father Alfonzo Osuna, and Tony Plana as Father Manuel Morantes.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Geoff Burton, and it was produced by Lawrence Mortorff and Ellwood Kieser.
Is Romero worth watching?
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Romero is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Romero
In United States, you can stream Romero on Hoopla and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Romero
Raúl Juliá
Archbishop Oscar Romero
Richard Jordan
Father Rutilio Grande
Ana Alicia
Arista Zelada
Eddie Velez
Lt. Columa
Alejandro Bracho
Father Alfonzo Osuna
Tony Plana
Father Manuel Morantes
Harold Gould
Francisco Galedo
Lucy Reina
Lucia
Al Ruscio
Bishop Estrada
Tony Perez
Father Rafael Villez
Robert Viharo
Col. Ernesto Dorio
Harold Cannon
Gen. Humberto
Romero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Romero in United States?
Romero is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Romero on Hoopla?
Yes — Romero is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Romero in?
Romero is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Romero?
Romero runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Romero rated?
Romero is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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