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The Extra

6.919621h 50mMovieComedy

Cantinflas is a man who hangs around the studios and helps anyone who needs his advice while at the same time envisioning his own versions of how certain scenes should be shot. Both angles provide ample opportunities for very witty, subtle barbs at the foibles of the industry.

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Cast · Directed by Miguel M. Delgado

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The Extra — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Extra?

The Extra is streaming on VIX in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Extra on Netflix?

No, The Extra is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on VIX.

Is The Extra on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Extra isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on VIX instead.

Where can I watch The Extra for free?

The Extra is available to stream free (with ads) on VIX in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Extra?

Yes — The Extra is followed by Entrega Inmediata (1963) in the Cantinflas Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Extra?

Yes — Pepe (1960) comes before The Extra in the Cantinflas Collection.

Is The Extra part of a trilogy?

No — The Extra is part of the Cantinflas Collection, which has 40 films.

How many movies are in the Cantinflas Collection?

There are 40 films in the Cantinflas Collection: No te engañes corazón (1937), Así es mi tierra (1937), Águila o sol (1938), Siempre listo en las tinieblas (1939), Jengibre contra Dinamita (1939), The Sign of Death (1939), Cantinflas boxeador (1940), Cantinflas Ruletero (1940), Cantinflas y su prima (1940), You’re Missing the Point (1940), Neither Blood Nor Sand (1941), The Unknown Policeman (1941), Carnaval en el trópico (1942), The Three Musketeers (1942), The Circus (1943), Romeo y Julieta (1943), Gran Hotel (1944), One Day with the Devil (1945), Soy un prófugo (1946), Fly Away, Young Man! (1947), El Supersabio (1948), The Magician (1949), El Portero (1950), El Siete Machos (1951), Si yo fuera diputado (1952), The Atomic Fireman (1952), Mr. Photographer (1953), Tailored gentleman (1954), Drop the Curtain (1955), El bolero de Raquel (1957), Love Your Neighbor (1958), Up and Down (1959), Pepe (1960), The Extra (1962), Entrega Inmediata (1963), Your Excellency (1967), El profe (1971), The Minister and Me (1976), El patrullero 777 (1978) and El Barrendero (1982).