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How Long Is “A Better Life”?

Name: A Better Life
Genre: drama, family, coming of age
Released: 2011-01-01
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Demián Bichir, José Julián, Jose Julian, Dolores Heredia, Joaquín Cosio

1h 38m runtime

20111h 38mdrama • family • coming of age

Drama film with a runtime of 98 minutes, released in 2011. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 38m

Minutes98

One SittingYes

With Break1h 50m

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

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About a Boy director Chris Weitz takes the helm for this affecting drama about an illegal immigrant who struggles to give his teenage son a better life by working as a gardener in L.A. Determined to move out of the city in order to get his son away from gangs and into a decent school, the devoted father comes into possession of a truck that allows him to earn a better income by taking more gardening jobs. But with immigration agents on every corner and vicious gangsters trying to lure his son into a life of crime, it's a constant struggle just to survive in such an unforgiving city without being deported. Demián Bichir, José Julián, and Dolores Heredia star in a film written by Eric Eason (Journey to the End of the Night).

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Runtime1h 38m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 50m

Movie Facts

Release DateJanuary 1, 2011

Runtime1h 38m

LanguageEnglish

Genresdrama, family, coming of age

DirectorChris Weitz, Cédric Kahn

ProducerStacey Lubliner, Jami Gertz

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