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A Better Life (2011)

Movie ★ 7.2 98 min

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.

Chris Weitz Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 24, 2011
Runtime
98 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$1.8M
IMDb
tt1554091
Language
,
Studio
McLaughlin Films, , , Lime Orchard Productions

Themes

Cast

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

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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.
Who directed A Better Life?
A Better Life was directed by Chris Weitz.
Who stars in A Better Life?
A Better Life stars Demián Bichir, José Julián, Chelsea Rendon, Dolores Heredia.
When was A Better Life released?
A Better Life is a 2011 drama film.
Where can I watch A Better Life?
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