A Better Life is a 2011 Mexican-American drama film directed by Chris Weitz and written by Eric Eason. It is based on Roger L. Simon's story and follows an undocumented immigrant gardener and his son finding their stolen rent-to-own truck. Demián Bichir was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor.
Director | Chris Weitz |
Produced by | Paul Junger Witt, Christian McLaughlin, Chris Weitz, Jami Gertz |
Screenplay by | Eric Eason |
Story by | Roger L. Simon |
Starring | Demián Bichir |
Music | Alexandre Desplat |
Cinematography | Javier Aguirresarobe |
Edited by | Peter Lambert |
Production, company | Lime Orchard Productions |
Distributed by | Summit Entertainment |
Released | June 24, 2011 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | Spanish, English |
Budget | $10 million |
Box office | $1,759,252 |
Netflix ID | 70184049 |
About A Better Life
Set in East Los Angeles, a gardener tries to give his son the opportunities he never had while keeping him away from gangs and immigration agents.
Achievement of A Better Life
Demian Bichir earned an Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About A Better Life
Films about illegal immigration to the United States.. Films directed by Chris Weitz.. Hispanic and Latino American culture.. Summit Entertainment films.. Hood films.
Latest information about A Better Life updated on July 28 2021.