A Better Life

Film
Drama
Calendar
2011
Time
1h 37m
PG13

Illegal immigrant and hardworking single dad Carlos Galindo (Demian Bichir) embarks on a physical and spiritual journey in order to reconnect with his teenage son and keep him from getting pulled into the local gang life. From director Chris Weitz (About a Boy), A BETTER LIFE is a touching, poignant, multi-generational story that critics call "compelling," "intelligent" and "heartfelt."

Starring Demián Bichir, Jose Julian, Dolores Heredia, Joaquín Cosío, Nancy Lenehan, Tim Griffin, Bobby Soto, Gabriel Chavarria, Carlos Linares, Trampas Thompson, Valorie Hubbard, Richard Cabral, Yelyna DeLeon, Rolando Molina, Joe Renteria, Magi Avila, Tom Schanley, Abraham Chaidez, Isabella Thomas, J Martinez, Chelsea Rendon,
Genres Drama , Crime
Studios Lionsgate
Popular UPC

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Cast & Crew

  1. Cast Member
    Chris Weitz Director
  2. Cast Member
    Demián Bichir Carlos Galindo
  3. Cast Member
    Jose Julian Luis Galindo
  4. Cast Member
    Dolores Heredia Anita
  5. Cast Member
    Joaquín Cosío Blasco Martinez
  6. Cast Member
    Nancy Lenehan Mrs. Donnelley
  7. Cast Member
    Tim Griffin Juvie Officer
  8. Cast Member
    Bobby Soto Facundo
  9. Cast Member
    Gabriel Chavarria Ramon
  10. Cast Member
    Carlos Linares Santiago
  11. Cast Member
    Trampas Thompson School Security Officer
  12. Cast Member
    Valorie Hubbard School Secretary
  13. Cast Member
    Richard Cabral Marcelo Valdez
  14. Cast Member
    Yelyna DeLeon Ruthie's Mother
  15. Cast Member
    Rolando Molina Jesus
  16. Cast Member
    Joe Renteria Bearded Man
  17. Cast Member
    Magi Avila Shot Girl
  18. Cast Member
    Tom Schanley ICE Officer
  19. Cast Member
    Abraham Chaidez Coyote
  20. Cast Member
    Jami Gertz Producer
  21. Cast Member
    Stacey Lubliner Producer
  22. Cast Member
    Christian McLaughlin Producer
  23. Cast Member
    Paul Junger Witt Producer
  24. Cast Member
    Tony Thomas Executive Producer
  25. Cast Member
    Roger L. Simon Screen Story
  26. Cast Member
    Eric Eason Screenwriter
  27. Cast Member
    Isabella Thomas Linda
  28. Cast Member
    J Martinez Rey
  29. Cast Member
    Chelsea Rendon Ruthie
  30. Cast Member
    Roger Simon Screenwriter

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Title A Better Life

Release Date 2011-06-24

Country USA

Genres Drama, Crime

Runtime 1h 37m

Sub Genres Family Drama, Social Problem Film

Language English