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IMDb rating 7.2
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Critic rating 6.3

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Critic Eve Barlow
rated 6

An interesting exploration of class struggle which recalls classics like Bicycle Thieves...

Read full review at Empire
Critic Cath Clarke
rated 6

...this sincere, quietly disarming drama about the shadow lives of America's illegal, undocumented workers.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Tasha Robinson
rated 7

...becomes increasingly powerful over time.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Cast & Crew

Chris Weitz
Director
Demián Bichir
As Carlos Riquelme
Joaquín Cosío
As Blasco Martinez
Dolores Heredia
As Anita
Nancy Lenehan
As Mrs. Donnely
Tim Griffin
As Charlie
Chelsea Rendon
As Ruthie Valdez

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A Better Life is a powerful and moving film that follows the story of Carlos Galindo, a hardworking Mexican gardener living in Los Angeles, who is struggling to provide a better life for his teenage son, Luis. Despite facing numerous challenges, including gang violence, immigration issues, and financial struggles, Carlos is determined to give his son the opportunities he never had. The film takes the audience on an emotional journey as Carlos and Luis navigate the harsh realities of their lives and ultimately find a way to be together, despite the obstacles they face. With outstanding performances from Demián Bichir and José Julián, A Better Life is a poignant and thought-provoking film that will leave a lasting impression on viewers.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as A Better Life include The Pursuit of Happyness, Moneyball, The Judge, The Ron Clark Story, The Help, Electricity.

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A Better Life was released in theaters on June 24, 2011.