Screenplay: Miguel de Cervantes

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Miguel de Cervantes. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Grigori Kozintsev

Cast Nikolai Cherkasov · Yuri Tolubeyev · Serafima Birman · Lyudmila Kasyanova

Synopsis Don Kikhot (Don Quixote) (1957) is a celebrated adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel "Don Quijote de La Mancha." Directed by Grigori Kozintsev, this film is renowned for its striking visual style, which has drawn comparisons to the work...

7.0

482 votes

7.0

482 votes

Direction Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Cast Fernando Rey · Alfredo Landa · José Luis López Vázquez · Francisco Merino

Synopsis Miguel de Cervantes’ Quixote (TV Miniseries) (1991) presents a captivating adaptation of Cervantes' timeless classic, featuring the legendary Fernando Rey in a deeply nuanced portrayal of Don Quixote. Rey, renowned for his collaborations with Buñuel, delivers a performance that is...

6.7

3K votes

6.7

3K votes

Man of La Mancha

1972 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Peter O'Toole · Sophia Loren · James Coco · Harry Andrews

Synopsis Man of La Mancha (1972) is set in the 16th century, where Miguel de Cervantes, a versatile figure known for his poetry, plays, and occasional acting, finds himself imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition alongside his loyal manservant. The charges? Presenting...

6.1

569 votes

6.1

569 votes

Don Quixote

1947 · Movie · 137 min. · Spain

Direction Rafael Gil

Cast Rafael Rivelles · Juan Calvo · Fernando Rey · Manolo Morán

Synopsis Don Quixote (1947) is widely regarded as the most authentic adaptation of Cervantes' classic novel. This cinematic masterpiece stays true to the original narrative, capturing the essence of the story with remarkable fidelity. The film follows the adventures of the...

6.1

547 votes

6.1

547 votes

6.0

6K votes

Direction Albert Serra

Cast Lluís Carbó · Lluís Serrat · Albert Pla · Glynn Bruce

Synopsis Honour of the Knights (Quixotic) (2006) presents a stripped-down interpretation of Cervantes' classic tale, "Don Quixote." This film eschews the iconic windmills, focusing instead on the raw elements of nature: wind, trees, grass, and sunlight. It offers a profound exploration...

5.9

768 votes

5.9

768 votes

5.7

64 votes

Don Quixote

1992 · Movie · 111 min. · Spain

Direction Orson Welles · Jesús Franco

Cast Francisco Reiguera · Akim Tamiroff · Orson Welles · Paola Mori

Synopsis Don Quixote (1992) is a cinematic journey that began in 1957 and spanned over 15 years, as Orson Welles embarked on a self-financed and directed adaptation of Cervantes' classic tale. This ambitious project transported the iconic knight Don Quixote and...

5.5

1K votes

5.5

1K votes

Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo

1973 · Movie · 135 min. · Spain

Direction Roberto Gavaldón

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" · María Fernanda D'Ocón · Paca Gabaldón

Synopsis Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo (1973) presents a fresh take on the classic tale of Don Quixote, focusing on a man consumed by his fascination with chivalry. Joined by an eccentric Sancho Panza, the duo embarks on a series of...

5.5

679 votes

5.5

679 votes

Don Quixote (S)

1934 · Movie · 8 min. · United States

Direction Ub Iwerks

Synopsis Don Quixote (S) (1934) presents a whimsically exaggerated take on the classic story, where the protagonist triumphs over his make-believe foes and lets out Tarzan-like cries of victory.

5.4

865 votes

5.4

865 votes

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast Adam Driver · Jonathan Pryce · Olga Kurylenko · Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) follows the journey of Toby, a jaded advertising professional who finds himself entangled in a surreal adventure through time and fantasy. When a Spanish shoemaker mistakes him for Sancho Panza, Toby's life takes...

5.3

3K votes

5.3

3K votes

Don Quixote (TV)

2000 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Peter Yates

Cast John Lithgow · Bob Hoskins · Isabella Rossellini · Vanessa Williams

Synopsis Don Quixote (TV) (2000) features John Lithgow as the titular character in a classic tale of a man driven by his dreams. Alonso Quixana (Lithgow), a lifelong reader of heroic tales, becomes so enamored with the stories of knights and...

4.9

261 votes

4.9

261 votes

Las aventuras de Don Quijote

2010 · Movie · 73 min. · Spain

Direction Antonio Zurera

4.3

32 votes

4.3

32 votes

4.2

37 votes