Where to watch Chavela in Canada
Chavela is streaming on OVID in Canada. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Chavela
Chavela is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Daresha Kyi and Catherine Gund, starring Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar and Miguel Bosé. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chavela in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Chavela trailer
Overview
Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.
Top cast
Chavela Vargas
Self (archive footage)
Pedro Almodóvar
Self
Miguel Bosé
Self
Martirio
Self
Laura García Lorca
Self
Eugenia León
Self
Jesusa Rodríguez
Self
Tania Libertad
Self
Marcela Rodríguez
Self
José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.
Self
Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte
Self
Betty-Carol Sellen
Self
Diana Ortega
Self
Patria Jiménez Flores
Self
Tlany Ortega
Self
Liliana Felipe
Self
Mariana Gyalui
Self
Elena Benarroch
Self
Frida Kahlo
Self (archive footage)
Ava Gardner
Self (archive footage)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chavela in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Chavela on OVID.
Is Chavela on Netflix?+
Chavela is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on OVID.
How long is Chavela?+
Chavela has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Chavela?+
Chavela stars Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar, Miguel Bosé, Martirio and Laura García Lorca.
When did Chavela come out?+
Chavela is a 2017 movie directed by Daresha Kyi and Catherine Gund.
What genre is Chavela?+
Chavela is Documentary film.
Who directed Chavela?+
Chavela was directed by Daresha Kyi and Catherine Gund.
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