El Cid (1961): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to El Cid: streaming options, cast and core facts.

El Cid (1961) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Charlton Heston as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar; Sophia Loren as Jimena; Raf Vallone as Count Ordóñez; Geneviève Page as Princess Urraca; John Fraser as Prince Alfonso; Gary Raymond as Prince Sancho; Hurd Hatfield as Arias; Massimo Serato as Fanez
About El Cid
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch El Cid?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of El Cid?
Charlton Heston as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar; Sophia Loren as Jimena; Raf Vallone as Count Ordóñez; Geneviève Page as Princess Urraca; John Fraser as Prince Alfonso; Gary Raymond as Prince Sancho; Hurd Hatfield as Arias; Massimo Serato as Fanez
Is this El Cid guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



