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).
Does Down for Life have a post-credits scene?
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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 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Down for Life?
If you liked Down for Life, try Belly, Siberian Education, The Enforcer.
Who directed Down for Life?
Down for Life (2010) was directed by Alan Jacobs and stars Laz Alonso, Snoop Dogg, Kurt Caceres.