María Rivas - Actor Profile

María Rivas

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
17Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 21, 1931
Birth Place: Las Ribas, Girona, Catalunya, Spain

María Rivas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of María Rivas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of María Rivas's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of María Rivas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains ¡Aquí hay petróleo!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best María Rivas Movies Ranked

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

★7.8
¡Aquí hay petróleo! (1956) movie poster
★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
Melancholy Autumn (1958) movie poster
★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
Sin un adiós (1970) movie poster
★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
Pasión en el mar (1956) movie poster
★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
Flor marchita (1969) movie poster
★5.5

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

Flor marchita

1969

Full Filmography

Every movie María Rivas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".

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