2011
7.2 (241 votes)
1h 38m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
McLaughlin Films
Depth of Field
Summit Entertainment
Lime Orchard Productions
Witt/Thomas Productions
Depth of Field
Summit Entertainment
Lime Orchard Productions
Witt/Thomas Productions
A Better Life
Every father wants more for his son.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Eric Eason
Director: Chris Weitz
Director of Photography: Javier Aguirresarobe
Producer: Stacey Lubliner, Jami Gertz, Christian McLaughlin, Paul Junger Witt, Chris Weitz
Story: Roger L. Simon
Top Cast
Demián Bichir
Carlos Riquelme
José Julián
Luis Galindo
Chelsea Rendon
Ruthie Valdez
Dolores Heredia
Anita
Joaquín Cosío
Blasco Martinez
Carlos Linares
Santiago
Bobby Soto
Facundo
Nancy Lenehan
Mrs. Donnely
Videos
A BETTER LIFE Trailer
