A Better Life (2011)
Movie 1h 38m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2011, A Better Life is a drama movie. It is directed by Chris Weitz. The cast includes Dolores Heredia, Demián Bichir and Joaquín Cosío. The running time is 1h 38m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Chris WeitzDirector
- Dolores Herediaas Anita
- Demián Bichiras Carlos Riquelme
- Joaquín Cosíoas Blasco Martinez
- Nancy Lenehanas Mrs. Donnely
- Tim Griffinas Charlie
- Gabriel Chavarriaas Ramon
- Chelsea Rendonas Ruthie Valdez
- Bobby Sotoas Facundo
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Questions about A Better Life
- What genre is A Better Life?
- A Better Life is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in A Better Life?
- Dolores Heredia, Demián Bichir, Joaquín Cosío, Nancy Lenehan, Tim Griffin appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Better Life?
- Chris Weitz directed A Better Life.
- How long is A Better Life?
- A Better Life runs for 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- Is A Better Life worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Better Life?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
