
Age guidance pending
The Miracle of Marcelino
Best from age 7 · NR · 1955 · 91 min
Age guidance pendingBest from age 7 · NR · 1955 · 91 min · Drama
The Miracle of Marcelino
An orphan boy raised by monks finds solace and friendship in a surprising place. His kind heart leads to a miraculous encounter that changes his life forever. This classic tale explores faith, innocence, and longing for family.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
None0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
Heads up
- Marcelino longs for his mother, which may be sad
- Brief moments of peril, like a fall
- Some religious themes may require discussion
Models well
- Compassion and kindness
- Faith and spirituality
- Innocence of childhood
- The power of hope
Talk about it after
- What it means to be an orphan and find family
- The importance of kindness, even to strangers
- How Marcelino shows love and faith
- Discuss the concept of miracles and belief
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Cast & crew
Directed by: Ladislao Vajda

Pablito Calvo
Marcelino

Rafael Rivelles
Padre Superior

Antonio Vico
Fray Puerta

Juan Calvo
Fray Papilla

José Marco Davó
Pascual

José Nieto
Civil Guard Commander

Fernando Rey
Monje narrador

Juanjo Menéndez
Fray Giles

Adriano Domínguez
Monk
Matilde F. Vilariño
Marcelino (voice) (uncredited)

Mariano Azaña
Fray Malo

Joaquín Roa
Fray Talán