Illegal
2020, English. Directed by Nick Alexander.
One immigrant's life or death journey to the American dream.
From “Dreamer” to living the American dream, this documentary chronicles a young boy's miraculous journey to becoming a U.S. citizen after fleeing his war-torn home of El Salvador, how he came to realize the challenges of present-day immigration, and his mission to humanize immigrants and reform U.S. immigration policy for the benefit of all.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 8 October 2020
- Written by
- Nick Alexander
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Illegal: quick answers
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How long is Illegal?
Illegal runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Illegal have a post-credits scene?
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Illegal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Illegal on?
Illegal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Illegal?
If you liked Illegal, try God Grew Tired of Us, The U.S. vs. John Lennon, 21 Up.
Who directed Illegal?
Illegal (2020) was directed by Nick Alexander and stars Lazaro “Laz” Ayala.