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Placido

7.7(90)19621h 24m
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Where to watch Placido in Canada

Placido is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 5 June 2026.

About Placido

Placido is a 1962 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Luis García Berlanga, starring Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez and Elvira Quintillá. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Placido in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

In a small Spanish town, during the Christmas holidays, a group of rich old ladies organize a peculiar event that consists of inviting a homeless person to sit down to dinner at their wealthy table. Plácido, a humble worker, is hired by the organizers to participate in a parade with his three-wheeled vehicle, a seemingly simple mission that will not be easy for him to accomplish.

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Themes & keywords

small townhomeless personbourgeoisieblack humorsocial satireworking classunpaid billsocial differenceschristmaschristmas eve

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Placido in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Placido on Criterion Channel.

Is Placido on Netflix?+

Placido is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Placido?+

Placido has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Placido?+

Placido stars Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá, Manuel Alexandre and Mario Bustos.

When did Placido come out?+

Placido is a 1962 movie directed by Luis García Berlanga.

What genre is Placido?+

Placido is Comedy film.

Who directed Placido?+

Placido was directed by Luis García Berlanga.

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