El Norte
1983, Spanish. Directed by Gregory Nava.
Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- Check local
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7.1/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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El Norte isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1983
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Mexico
- Written by
- Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
- Budget
- $800K
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El Norte: quick answers
Is El Norte worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is El Norte?
El Norte runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does El Norte have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for El Norte. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
El Norte parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for El Norte yet.
Which OTT platform is El Norte on?
El Norte isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Norte?
If you liked El Norte, try Black Gold, The Journey of Natty Gann, The Quest.
Who directed El Norte?
El Norte (1983) was directed by Gregory Nava and stars Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz.