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A Better Life

A Better Life

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A Better Life
2011 1h 38m7.2

A Better Life

“Every father wants more for his son.”

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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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DirectorChris Weitz
ScreenplayEric Eason
StatusReleased
ReleasedJune 24, 2011
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
Budget$10M
Revenue$2M
Loss$8M
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.2 / 10
Votes274
GenresDrama
StudioMcLaughlin Films, Depth of Field

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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

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Isabella Rae Thomas

Linda

Giselle Nieto

Giselle Nieto

Gigi

Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo

Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo

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Frequently Asked Questions about A Better Life

Where can I watch A Better Life?

A Better Life (2011) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (2011) was directed by Chris Weitz. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 38m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is A Better Life?

A Better Life runs 1h 38m (98 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 274 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is A Better Life worth watching?

A Better Life is rated 7.2/10 by 274 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.