Herod's Law
1999, Spanish. Directed by Luis Estrada.
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In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Herod's Law is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 November 1999
- Original title
- La ley de Herodes
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Fernando Javier León Rodríguez, Jaime Sampietro, Luis Estrada
- Box office
- $52K
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Herod's Law: quick answers
Is Herod's Law worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 215 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Herod's Law?
Herod's Law runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Herod's Law have a post-credits scene?
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Herod's Law parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Herod's Law on?
Herod's Law is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Herod's Law?
If you liked Herod's Law, try Small Apartments, War Dogs, Breaking News in Yuba County.
Who directed Herod's Law?
Herod's Law (1999) was directed by Luis Estrada and stars Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Salvador Sánchez.