Demián Bichir
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Jul 28, 2011 · A Better Life is a 2011 movie directed by Chris Weitz and starring Demián Bichir as Carlos, a Mexican father who works as a gardener in East L.A. and tries to give his son a better life. The film explores the themes of immigration, gangs, and father-son bonding, and was nominated for an Oscar.
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- Drama, Romance
- Chris Weitz
- 2011-07-28
A Better Life is a 2011 American drama film directed by Chris Weitz and written by Eric Eason, based on a story by Roger L. Simon. It stars Demián Bichir as an undocumented immigrant gardener in Los Angeles who, along with his teenage son, attempts to find his stolen truck.
Jul 6, 2011 · A Better Life is a drama about a father and son who face hardships as undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles. The film explores themes of identity, family, and the American dream through the lens of a stolen truck and a search for justice.
From director Chris Weitz (About a Boy), A Better Life is a touching & poignant story that critics call "compelling," "intelligent" & "heartfelt." 1,396 IMDb 7.2 1 h 37 min 2011. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Romance · Bleak · Inspiring. Watch with a free Prime trial.
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A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give his son the opportunities he never had. The film follows their journey of bonding, conflict, and sacrifice as they face the challenges of their undocumented status and the American dream.
Jun 24, 2011 · A Better Life is a 2011 drama film about an undocumented immigrant father and his son in Los Angeles. The film stars Demián Bichir and received mixed reviews from critics. You can rent or buy it on Fandango at Home or Prime Video.
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- Drama
- PG-13
Feb 25, 2011 · 1.11M subscribers. Subscribed. 2.8K. 534K views 13 years ago. From the director of About a Boy comes A BETTER LIFE -- a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father's love and...
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