Where to watch The Penitent (1988) in the UK
The Penitent (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Penitent (1988) isn’t faith-affirming drama—it’s lurid exploitation mocking Catholic penitents. In a devout New Mexico/Mexico village reenacting Christ’s Passion (flagellation, crucifixion), jealous husband Ramon (Raúl Juliá) joins fanatical Penitentes while his virginal wife Celia falls for ex-con friend Juan (Armand Assante), sparking deadly love triangle amid rituals. Directed by Cliff Osmond, it sensationalizes "primitive brutal" self-mortification as barbaric cult, blending sex, betrayal, and gore—not exploring redemption or biblical penance. Secular gaze shames Hispanic Catholic traditions as repressed pathology. Cherry-picks extremism to caricature piety, ignoring healthy devotion. Obscure PG-13 thriller for grindhouse fans, not believers.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Penitent.
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Raúl JuliáRamon Guerola -
Armand AssanteJuan Mateo -
Martin LaSalleMiguel -
Rona De RicciCelia Guerola
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Julie CarmenCorina -
Demián BichirRoberto -
Tina RomeroSusana -
Justo MartínezEnfermero
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