A Better Life

2011 • 97 minutes

About this movie

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."

Ratings and reviews

I watched this recently, & absolutely fell in love. Simply because its true when it comes to deportation, people know about it. & kind of see what goes on, but they don't see that it can actually tear a family. But can pick itself back it. Definitely worth watching!

Demian Bichir* un gran actor...muy buena película 100% recomendado un buen mensaje para los adolescentes que no valoran todo el sacrificio que hacen sus padres para sacarlos adelante para que tengan un mejor futuro.

Extremely well told story about what most immigration from Latin America looks like. Regardless of where people come from or what language they speak, human beings simply want the best for their loved ones. Put your politics aside and enjoy this movie!