El Sueño
El Sueño
2016, Spanish. Directed by Bryan G. Thompson & Humberto Castro.
Sometimes living a dream means surviving a nightmare.
Two young undocumented immigrants are orphaned when their parents are murdered while crossing the U.S./Mexico border. As their lives progress, they fight to overcome extreme adversity, while clinging to the hope that the DREAM Act legislation will soon pass; offering them a legitimate path to citizenship.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 1 January 2016
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is El Sueño?
El Sueño runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does El Sueño have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is El Sueño on?
El Sueño isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Sueño?
If you liked El Sueño, try Before I Wake, No One Gets Out Alive, Pursued.
Who directed El Sueño?
El Sueño (2016) was directed by Bryan G. Thompson and Humberto Castro.