A Better Life

A Better Life

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 story that critics call "compelling," "intelligent" & "heartfelt."

Production Year: 
2011
Released: 
Tue, 10/18/2011
Run Time Minutes: 
97
Rating: 
PG-13
Genres: 
Drama
Trailer: 
Yes
Format Aspect Ratio: 
16x9-Wide Screen
Resolution: 
480x720 LowRez
More Information: 
HD-1
Audio Language: 
English
Audio Format: 
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels: 
5.1
Actors: 
Demian Bichir - Carlos Galindo
Actors: 
Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo - Himself
Actors: 
Joaquin Cosio - Blasco Martinez
Actors: 
Jose Julian - Luis Galindo
Actors: 
Nancy Lenehan - Mrs. Donnelley
Actors: 
Gabriel Chavarria - Ramon
Actors: 
Bobby Soto - Facundo
Actors: 
Chelsea Rendon - Ruthie Valdez
Actors: 
Trampas Thompson - School Security Officer
Actors: 
Tim Griffin - Juvie Officer
Actors: 
Valorie Hubbard - School Secretary
Actors: 
Dolores Heredia - Anita
Actors: 
Isabella Rae Thomas - Linda
Actors: 
Carlos Linares - Santiago
Actors: 
Robert Peters - Truck Driver
Actors: 
Richard Cabral - Marcelo Valdez
Actors: 
Isabella Balajadia - Bella
Actors: 
Giselle Nieto - Gigi
Actors: 
Luis A. Colocio
Actors: 
Ray Moreno
Actors: 
Yelyna De Leon - Ruthie's Mother
Actors: 
Rolando Molina - Jesus
Actors: 
Taide Acosta - Young Woman
Actors: 
Joe Renteria - Bearded Man
Actors: 
Isidro Vallin - Payaso
Actors: 
Magi Avila - Shot Girl
Actors: 
Henry Ambriz - Mexican Singer
Actors: 
Miguel Alejandro Gaxiola
Actors: 
Jorge Arturo Gaxiola
Actors: 
Robert Renderos - Busboy
Actors: 
Charles Currier - Auto Mart Security Guard
Actors: 
Marlon Correa - Prison Guard
Actors: 
Adrian Mojica - Police Officer
Actors: 
Todd Felix - Gabe Wettenal
Actors: 
J. Eddie Martinez - Rey
Actors: 
Jason Medwin
Actors: 
Tom Schanley
Actors: 
Abraham Chaidez - Coyote