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A Better Life

A Better Life

Every father wants more for his son.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Better Life
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2011-06-24
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (241 votes)
  • Budget: $10,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,800,000
  • Production Companies: McLaughlin Films, Depth of Field, Summit Entertainment, Lime Orchard Productions, Witt/Thomas Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.3483
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Demián Bichir

Demián Bichir

as Carlos Riquelme

José Julián

José Julián

as Luis Galindo

Chelsea Rendon

Chelsea Rendon

as Ruthie Valdez

Dolores Heredia

Dolores Heredia

as Anita

Joaquín Cosío

Joaquín Cosío

as Blasco Martinez

Carlos Linares

Carlos Linares

as Santiago

Bobby Soto

Bobby Soto

as Facundo

Nancy Lenehan

Nancy Lenehan

as Mrs. Donnely

Gabriel Chavarria

Gabriel Chavarria

as Ramon

Tim Griffin

Tim Griffin

as Charlie

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

A BETTER LIFE Trailer

External Links

Keywords

immigrantcaliforniagardentruckundocumented immigrantgardenerstolen truck9/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Better Life?

A Better Life is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2011-06-24.

Who are the main actors in A Better Life?

The main cast includes Demián Bichir, José Julián, Chelsea Rendon, Dolores Heredia, Joaquín Cosío, .

Where can I watch A Better Life online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Better Life is available.

Is A Better Life based on a true story?

Every father wants more for his son.

What is the IMDb rating of A Better Life?

A Better Life has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 241 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Better Life?

The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $1,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Better Life?

The soundtrack was composed by McLaughlin Films, Depth of Field, Summit Entertainment, Lime Orchard Productions, Witt/Thomas Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Better Life filmed?

A Better Life was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Better Life?

The total runtime of A Better Life is 98 minutes.

Is A Better Life suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Better Life?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Better Life.

Does A Better Life have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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