

Down for Life
2010, English. Directed by Alan Jacobs.
Joining is easy. Leaving is hard.
Based on a New York Times article depicting a single dramatic day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Alan JacobsDirector
- Laz AlonsoOfficer Barber
- Snoop DoggMr. Hightower
- Kurt CaceresRafael
- Kate del CastilloEsther
- Danny GloverMr. Shannon
- Nicholas GonzalezOfficer Guttierez
- Cesar GarciaFlaco
- Estefania IglesiasMrs. Rivera
- Elizabeth PeñaMrs. Castro
- Emily RiosVanessa
- Jessica RomeroRascal
- Thomas Rosales Jr.Exiting bar patron
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2010
- Written by
- Alan Jacobs, Trina Calderón
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How long is Down for Life?
Down for Life runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Down for Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Down for Life is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Down for Life on?
Down for Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 2010. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Down for Life?
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Who directed Down for Life?
Down for Life (2010) was directed by Alan Jacobs and stars Laz Alonso, Snoop Dogg, Kurt Caceres.