Movies like La Tamalera (2024)
The best movies like La Tamalera (2024) are Under the Same Moon (2007), Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) and Facing El Chapo (2026). If La Tamalera hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedFacing El Chapo (2026)8.7/10 from 991 votes
- NewestFacing El Chapo (2026)Released 2026
- In SpanishUnder the Same Moon (2007)Also in Spanish
Under the Same Moon (2007)
Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBastard Out of Carolina (1996)
A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFacing El Chapo (2026)
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisStrange Weather (2016)
Years after her son's suicide, a woman longs to confront both the past and a friend of his who took his business idea.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like this40 Acres (2025)
Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGray Matter (2023)
All her life, Aurora has been taught by her mother that the superhuman abilities they possess, the abilities that make them unique, also make them dangerous. Now, on one fateful and deadly night, Aurora will find out if her mother was telling the truth and just what consequences the use of her powers might have.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisInterceptor (2022)
A U.S. Army Captain uses her years of tactical training to save humanity from sixteen nuclear missiles launched at the U.S. as a violent attack threatens her remote missile interceptor station.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Headless Woman (2008)
After running into something with her car, Vero experiences a particular psychological state. She realizes she might have killed someone.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Safety of Objects (2002)
In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHoly Lands (2019)
When lapsed Jew and former cardiologist Harry suddenly decides to spend his retirement as a pig farmer in Nazareth, Israel, the move deeply shocks his family and his new neighbours. Back in New York, Harry’s ex-wife Monica is trying to manage the lives of their adult children, Annabelle and David, as well as her own.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Girl in the Book (2015)
The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisHands of Stone (2016)
The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019)
Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHunting Season (2025)
When a reclusive survivalist and his daughter rescue a mysterious, wounded woman from a river, they become entangled in a deadly web of violence and revenge, forcing them to confront a brutal criminal to survive.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Trials of Cate McCall (2013)
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal of a woman wrongfully convicted of murder.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952)
Young Robin Hood, in love with Maid Marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the King's palace. On the way home his father is murdered by henchmen of Prince John. Robin takes up the life of an outlaw, gathering together his band of merry men with him in Sherwood Forest, to avenge his father's death and to help the people of the land that Prince John are over taxing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGunpowder Milkshake (2021)
To protect an 8-year-old girl, a dangerous assassin reunites with her mother and her lethal associates to take down a ruthless crime syndicate and its army of henchmen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)
As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land, two renegades—Eric the Huntsman, who aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna in Snowwhite and the Huntsman, and his forbidden lover, Sara—set out to stop them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGrindhouse (2007)
Grindhouse combines Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, a horror comedy about a group of survivors who battle zombie-like creatures, and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, an action thriller about a murderous stuntman who kills young women with modified vehicles. It is presented as a double feature with fictitious exploitation trailers preceding each segment.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLos Viejones De Guanajuato (2016)
The Ramirez are a respected family determined to defend their land — and the land of the workers of Rancho Seco — from growing threats in the Salamanca region. Los Garcia, a ruthless criminal group, are pressuring local families to sell their property in order to expand their operations. Behind the intimidation lies a larger plan: constructing a landing strip for small aircraft to support their drug trafficking activities. When the Garcias begin targeting members of the Ramirez family, the conflict escalates beyond negotiation. Proud men from Guanajuato, the Ramirezes refuse to surrender. What begins as a land dispute quickly turns into a violent confrontation, where bullets fly and blood is spilled in a battle to protect honor, family, and territory.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Pueblo Nuevo (2020)
In the small village of Concepción de Buenos Aires, Jalisco, two rival families — the Barajas and the Cortes — live in constant tension. A heated horse race competition reignites old grudges when the Cortes publicly accuse the Barajas of cheating, turning rivalry into open hostility. The conflict escalates when the Cortes kidnap Coty, the wife of Rigo Barajas, in an act of revenge meant to humiliate and break their opponents. Refusing to stand by, the Barajas take matters into their own hands and launch a determined search to rescue Coty. What begins as a family dispute transforms into a violent confrontation, where justice may come either through bullets or behind prison bars. In a land ruled by pride and tradition, honor must be defended at any cost.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Deportados (2019)
A group of men and women attempt to cross from Mexico into the United States in pursuit of the American dream. Driven by poverty, hope, and desperation, they risk everything for the promise of a better life. But their journey turns into a nightmare. Some immigration agents of Latin descent abuse their power, secretly hunting and killing migrants during their time off duty. Those who manage to survive the crossing face new forms of exploitation. Women who reach the United States are deceived and forced into prostitution in local bars, while the men encounter discrimination and rejection — even from members of their own community. In a world shaped by prejudice, corruption, and broken promises, survival becomes the only dream left.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
En Mis Propias Manos (2019)
The wife of a respected police officer suffers in silence as she endures ongoing physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband. Behind closed doors, her life becomes a cycle of fear, control, and isolation. Although fellow officers and close friends begin to suspect that something is wrong, she remains too afraid to speak out. Shame and intimidation keep her trapped in the abusive relationship. It is only when other women confide in her about their own experiences with domestic violence that she finds the strength to break her silence. Encouraged by their support, she decides to confront the truth and formally accuse her husband. A powerful drama about courage, survival, and the difficult path toward justice.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
La Muerte De Un Federal (2019)
A powerful drug organization seeks to expand its operations by securing a private transportation route through corrupt government connections. Their primary target is Agent Rodolfo Campos, a respected official whose approval would guarantee safe passage for their shipments across multiple territories. To influence him, a woman working within the criminal network approaches Agent Ignacio Portillo — Rodolfo’s close friend — hoping he can persuade him to cooperate in exchange for a large sum of money. As pressure mounts and loyalties are tested, a critical mistake triggers a chain of events that leads to Rodolfo’s betrayal. In a world where friendship and corruption collide, one wrong move exposes hidden agendas and unleashes consequences that no one anticipated.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Las Aventuras Del Pollo Y El Frijol (2019)
After accidentally becoming involved in a killing, two lifelong friends known as Mr. Chicken and Mr. Bean flee their hometown to avoid trouble. With nowhere else to go, they travel to another town in search of their cousin Lucho, hoping he can help them find work. When they arrive, Lucho explains that there are no regular jobs available. However, his boss — an extremely jealous man — is urgently looking to hire two bodyguards who are openly gay to guard his wife, believing they would pose no romantic threat. Desperate for money and a fresh start, Mr. Chicken and Mr. Bean see an opportunity. Determined to land the job, they go to ridiculous lengths to convince everyone they are the perfect candidates. What follows is a series of misunderstandings, comic situations, and escalating complications as they struggle to maintain their disguise — while trying not to expose their secret past.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Sorpresa Desde El Infierno (2022)
A family involved in illegal business dealings begins to be executed by a mysterious killer. A deaf man approaches them to help them. And many suspects arise from the disappearances. The family starts to fall apart by the killer but no where to be found.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Margarita La De Tijuana (2026)
Margarita is a bold woman working at a bar in Tijuana, where she meets Julian, an experienced transporter connected to organized crime. Impressed by her intelligence, courage, and cold blood, Julian introduces her to a dangerous business that quickly changes her life. As powerful criminal organizations battle for control of the territory, Margarita begins to earn respect and power in a world driven by ambition, betrayal, and violence, where trusting the wrong person can cost her everything.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
La Venganza De Una Viuda (2021)
Pedro, the husband of Maria, finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and is brutally murdered by a feared man known as "El Diablo." Left devastated, Maria is forced to face a life without the man she loved. But grief soon turns into determination. Refusing to accept his death as fate, she embarks on a relentless path of revenge. As Maria tracks down the man responsible, she enters a dangerous world of violence and power, where every step brings her closer to the truth — and to the consequences of her choices. In a story of loss, courage, and vengeance, Maria will not rest until justice is served.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like La Tamalera?
The closest matches to La Tamalera are Under the Same Moon (2007), Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) and Facing El Chapo (2026). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after La Tamalera?
Start with Under the Same Moon (2007), the closest match to La Tamalera.
What is the highest-rated movie like La Tamalera?
Facing El Chapo (2026), rated 8.7/10 by 991 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like La Tamalera?
Facing El Chapo (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like La Tamalera?
Yes: Under the Same Moon (2007), Facing El Chapo (2026) and The Headless Woman (2008).
How are movies similar to La Tamalera chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside La Tamalera, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.