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A Better Life

Every father wants more for his son.

2011 · PG-13 · 1h 38m

Directed by Chris Weitz

7.2

TMDB audience score
292 votes, out of 10

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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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel

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  • Fawesome

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  • Xumo Play
  • Tubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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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