Movie
Viridiana
We've got nothing to hide...
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Viridiana is available to stream on The Criterion Channel and Kanopy in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Watch free
Synopsis
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
More about Viridiana
Cast
Silvia PinalViridiana
Francisco RabalJorge
Fernando ReyDon Jaime
José CalvoDon Amalio
Margarita LozanoRamona
Victoria ZinnyLucía
Teresa RabalRitaCredits
- Directed by
- Luis Buñuel
- Written by
- Luis Buñuel, Julio Alejandro, Benito Pérez Galdós
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
- Box office
- $679.2K
Production
- Unión Industrial Cinematográfica
Films 59Spain- Producciones Gustavo Alatriste
