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A Better Life (2011)

Every father wants more for his son.

Drama

A 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.

Release Date
June 24, 2011
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
7.2/10 (274 votes)

Director: Chris Weitz

Cast: Demián Bichir, José Julián, Chelsea Rendon, Dolores Heredia, Joaquín Cosío, Carlos Linares, Bobby Soto, Nancy Lenehan

Production: McLaughlin Films, Depth of Field, Summit Entertainment, Lime Orchard Productions, Witt/Thomas Productions
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IMDb
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$2M
Full Cast (13 people)

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Filipe Manuel Neto - 6/10

**A good story, in which the search for a stolen van is linked to the recovery of a father's relationship with his teenage son.** For many people, the USA is a land of dreams, of opportunities, where they dream to go, in order to free themselves from the harshness of their lives and the lack of conditions in their own countries. The same is true here, with Europe, and very particularly with Ger...

July 16, 2022

A Better Life

A Better Life

Every father wants more for his son.

Every father wants more for his son.

7.2
98 min

A 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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$1,800,000
Release Date6/24/2011
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Cast

Demián Bichir

as Carlos Riquelme

José Julián

as Luis Galindo

Chelsea Rendon

as Ruthie Valdez

Dolores Heredia

as Anita

Joaquín Cosío

as Blasco Martinez

Carlos Linares

as Santiago

Bobby Soto

as Facundo

Nancy Lenehan

as Mrs. Donnely

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Better Life about?

A 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.

How long is A Better Life?

1h 38m

When was A Better Life released?

June 24, 2011

Who directed A Better Life?

Chris Weitz

Who stars in A Better Life?

Demián Bichir, José Julián, Chelsea Rendon

What genre is A Better Life?

Drama

What is A Better Life rated?

PG-13

Is A Better Life available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads