DRAMA . 1987 . 1h 25m . Spanish . 6.4/10

Mariana Mariana_

"She was his first love, she was his illusion, she was his daydream. Until they taught him that she was his sin too."

The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.

Director Alberto Isaac

Starring Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Elizabeth Aguilar, Saby Kamalich

6.4/10

Rating

1h 25m

Runtime

1987

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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She was his first love, she was his illusion, she was his daydream. Until they taught him that she was his sin too.

The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Director

Mariana Mariana was directed by Alberto Isaac.

Alberto Isaac →

Cast

Pedro Armendáriz Jr. stars as Carlos (adult) in Mariana Mariana.

Pedro Armendáriz Jr. →

Year context

Mariana Mariana was released 39 years ago in 1987.

Mariana Mariana is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 25m.

CAST (20)

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Elizabeth Aguilar

Elizabeth Aguilar

Aarón Hernán

Luis Mario Quiroz

Luis Mario Quiroz

Juan Carlos Andrews

Gerardo Quiroz

José Luis Cruz

José Luis Cruz

Profesor Mondragón

CA

Cuautli Arau

Alberto

SR

Salvador Rodríguez

Ayala

AS

Andrés Sánchez

Alcaráz

JM

Julio Monterde

School Principal

Fernando Palavicini

Rosales (adult)

Héctor Ortega

Ignacio Retes

Ángeles González

Psychologist

Isabel Andrade

ML

Mariana Luiselli

Estelita

CREW

Director

Alberto Isaac

Writer

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STUDIOS (1)

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

AWARDS (3)

B

Ariel Award for Best Direction

1988

WON

B

Ariel Award for Best Picture

1988

WON

B

Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress

1988

WON

DETAILS

Release

August 5, 1987

Status

Released

Runtime

85 min (1h 25m)

Language

Spanish

Country

Mexico

Rating

6.4/10 (20 votes)

Popularity

4

IMDB

tt0093497

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Mariana Mariana about?

The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.

How long is Mariana Mariana?

Mariana Mariana has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).

Who directed Mariana Mariana?

Mariana Mariana was directed by Alberto Isaac.

Who stars in Mariana Mariana?

The cast of Mariana Mariana includes Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Elizabeth Aguilar, Saby Kamalich, Aarón Hernán, Luis Mario Quiroz.

What is the rating of Mariana Mariana?

Mariana Mariana has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance

KEYWORDS (5)

mexico city, mexico nostalgia coming of age childhood love 1950s