María Rivas

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

17Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 21, 1931

Birth Place: Las Ribas, Girona, Catalunya, Spain

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of María Rivas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of María Rivas's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), María Rivas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in ¡Aquí hay petróleo!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best María Rivas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from María Rivas's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

★7.8

¡Aquí hay petróleo!: In a Spanish town that has been dying of thirst for years, some Americans who claim to be experts in oil prospecting say

¡Aquí hay petróleo!

1956•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Melancholy Autumn: At school, Luca is falsely accused of a prank and wishes he had a father who would defend him in front of the headmaster

Melancholy Autumn

1958•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Sin un adiós: Mario Leyva, famous singer in full glory harassed every day more for his "fans", takes the life that they allow him, ded

Sin un adiós

1970•Drama

★5.7

★5.7

Pasión en el mar: A young fisherman wishing for a better life will become a smuggler and even involve his friends if necessary. He will ma

Pasión en el mar

1956•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Flor marchita: Adult seduces and abandons a teenaged girl, she has a baby. Fifteen years later...

Flor marchita

1969

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of María Rivas.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	The Shameful Secret of a Good Boy	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Amor casi... libre	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Mi mujer es muy decente, dentro de lo que cabe	(as María de las Ribas)	Flop	Similar →
1970	Sin un adiós	-	Average	Similar →
1969	La maestra inolvidable	Carmen Andrade Bravo	Flop	Similar →
1969	Flor marchita	Esther Almada	Average	Similar →
1960	El jinete solitario en El valle de los desaparecidos: La venganza del jinete solitario	-	Average	Similar →
1958	Ash Wednesday	Silvia	Flop	Similar →
1958	Melancholy Autumn	Olga	Hit	Similar →
1958	Secretaria peligrosa	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	La máscara de carne	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Pasión en el mar	Gloria	Average	Similar →
1956	¡Aquí hay petróleo!	Rosalía	Super Hit	Similar →
1955	Mañana cuando amanezca	Sonya	Average	Similar →
1954	Asylum	Juana	Flop	Similar →
1953	Brindis al cielo	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	Ha desaparecido un pasajero	Régina	Flop	Similar →

María Rivas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of María Rivas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring María Rivas is "¡Aquí hay petróleo!" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has María Rivas acted in?

María Rivas has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by María Rivas?

Other notable films include "Melancholy Autumn", "Sin un adiós", and "Pasión en el mar".