A Better Life
2011, English. Directed by Chris Weitz.
Every father wants more for his son.
An Indigenous Latino American gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while traveling across town to perform landscaping work for the city's wealthy landowners.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 292 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Better Life
A Better Life 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
- 24 June 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Eason, Roger L. Simon
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $1.8M
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A Better Life: quick answers
Is A Better Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 292 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Better Life?
A Better Life runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does A Better Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Better Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Better Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Better Life is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Better Life on?
A Better Life 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 A Better Life?
If you liked A Better Life, try The Book of Henry, Short Term 12, A Million Miles Away.
Who directed A Better Life?
A Better Life (2011) was directed by Chris Weitz and stars Demián Bichir, José Julián, Chelsea Rendon.