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A Better Life (2011)

Every father wants more for his son.

  • Jun 24, 2011
  • 1h 38m
  • PG-13

7.2/10

TMDB user score
292 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

A Better Life is a 2011 drama film directed by Chris Weitz. Its leading cast includes Demián Bichir, José Julián and Chelsea Rendon. It runs for 1 hour 38 minutes.

Synopsis

An Indigenous Latino American gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while traveling across town to perform landscaping work for the city's wealthy landowners.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 38 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 292 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

A BETTER LIFE Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch A Better Life

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Cast

  • Demián Bichir Carlos Riquelme
  • José Julián Luis Galindo
  • Chelsea Rendon Ruthie Valdez
  • Dolores Heredia Anita
  • Joaquín Cosío Blasco Martinez
  • Carlos Linares Santiago
  • Bobby Soto Facundo
  • Nancy Lenehan Mrs. Donnely
  • Gabriel Chavarria Ramon
  • Tim Griffin Charlie
  • Isabella Rae Thomas Linda
  • Giselle Nieto Gigi
  • Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo

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