A Better Life
"Every father wants more for his son."
Originally released in 2011. A Better Life is a drama film. directed by Chris Weitz.
Starring Demián Bichir, José Julián, and Chelsea Rendon
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (266 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,800,000
Production Companies
- McLaughlin Films
- Depth of Field
- Summit Entertainment
- Lime Orchard Productions
- Witt/Thomas Productions
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.
How long is A Better Life?
A Better Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was A Better Life released?
A Better Life was released on June 24, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Better Life?
The main cast of A Better Life includes Demián Bichir, José Julián, Chelsea Rendon, Dolores Heredia, Joaquín Cosío.
Is A Better Life worth watching?
A Better Life has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 266 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.