Born in East L.A.
1987, English. Directed by Cheech Marin.
A comedy bordering on insanity.
Rudy, an American of Hispanic descent, whose south-of-the-border looks show him no mercy during an immigration raid in a migrant worker factory. As his luck goes, he is caught with neither money nor his ID and is deported to Mexico - without speaking a word of Spanish!
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Born in East L.A. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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- Released
- 21 August 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cheech Marin
- Box office
- $17M
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Born in East L.A.: quick answers
Is Born in East L.A. worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Born in East L.A.?
Born in East L.A. runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Born in East L.A. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Born in East L.A.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Born in East L.A. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Born in East L.A. is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Born in East L.A. on?
Born in East L.A. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Born in East L.A.?
If you liked Born in East L.A., try Hollywood Shuffle, The Jerk, Brewster's Millions.
Who directed Born in East L.A.?
Born in East L.A. (1987) was directed by Cheech Marin and stars Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern, Paul Rodríguez.