---
title: "The Bridge of San Luis Rey"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bridge-of-san-luis-rey-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45881
imdb_id: "tt0356443"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 68
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bridge-of-san-luis-rey-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Bridge of San Luis Rey is a 2004 drama film directed by Mary McGuckian that is based on Thornton Wilder's 1927 novel. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Pilar López de Ayala, F. Murray Abraham, Kathy Bates, Gabriel Byrne, Émilie Dequenne, and Harvey Keitel. The story is set in Peru in the year 1714. In the film, a friar is tried by the Spanish Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five people die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge. The film was released in 2004 in Spain, and later in the United States on June 10, 2005. It falls into the romance and drama genres and has a runtime of two hours. Promotional material for the film describes it as five lives bound by one fate.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mary McGuckian
- **Networks / Studios**: Tribeca Productions, Pembridge Pictures, Scion Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gabriel Byrne** as *Brother Juniper*
- **F. Murray Abraham** as *Viceroy of Peru*
- **Kathy Bates** as *The Marquesa*
- **Robert De Niro** as *Archbishop of Peru*
- **Harvey Keitel** as *Uncle Pio*
- **Pilar López de Ayala** as *Camila Villegas (La Perichola)*
- **Mark Polish** as *Manuel*
- **Michael Polish** as *Esteban*
- **Adriana Domínguez** as *Pepita*
- **Geraldine Chaplin** as *The Abbess*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Bridge of San Luis Rey online?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Bridge of San Luis Rey worth watching?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 68 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Bridge of San Luis Rey and when was it released?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is a feature film with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey was directed by Mary McGuckian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Bridge of San Luis Rey — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45881)
- [The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bridge_of_San_Luis_Rey_(2004_film))
- [The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45881-the-bridge-of-san-luis-rey/cast)
- [The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356443/)

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