Santitos (2000): Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Santitos is a 2000 comedy drama directed by Alejandro Springall. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Stream it on Tubi TV.
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- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Alejandro Springall
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Santitos About?
The premise of Santitos without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving mother undertakes a heartfelt journey across Mexico, desperately seeking her daughter who is presumed to be alive. Faced with challenging terrain and unusual people, her quest evolves into a profound exploration of hope, resilience, and the possibility of personal redemption. The search tests her strength and reveals unexpected truths along the way.
Santitos Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- immigrant
- mexico california border
- daughter
- female topless nudity
- veracruz mexico
- travel
- los angeles california
- immigration
- illegal immigrant
- brothel
- voyeurism
- female nudity
Where to Watch Santitos
Stream it on Tubi TV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Santitos
Directed by Alejandro Springall.
- Director Alejandro Springall
Santitos Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Santitos 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
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TMDB 48% User score
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Santitos Plot Summary
What happens in Santitos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Based on the gripping novel by María Amparo Escandón, the story follows the heart-wrenching journey of a widowed mother named Esperanza. After tragically losing her daughter, Blanca, to a rare virus, Esperanza grapples with her faith in search of answers. One day, while baking, she has a profound revelation when St. Jude appears to her in an unexpected manner, assuring her that Blanca is still alive. Encouraged by her priest, who believes the encounter to be a divine sign, Esperanza embarks on an unwavering quest to find her daughter, despite her roommate’s doubts.
Full summary
The whole story of Santitos, scene by scene
Santitos Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Santitos.
How Well Do You Know Santitos?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of 'Santitos'?
Santitos Also Known As
Also known as “Esperanza et ses saints”.
- Also known as
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- Esperanza et ses saints
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Santitos FAQ: Where to Watch, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Santitos, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Santitos?
Santitos runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Santitos released?
Santitos was released on January 28, 2000.
Who directed Santitos?
Santitos was directed by Alejandro Springall.
More films by Alejandro Springall Where can I watch Santitos?
In the US, Santitos is streaming on Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
How is Santitos rated?
Santitos has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.
Does Santitos have a post-credit scene?
No. Santitos has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Santitos in?
The original language of Santitos is Spanish.
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