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  • A Better Life
  • Opened June 24, 2011 (Limited 6/24) | Runtime:1 hr 38 min
  • PG-13
    some violence, language and brief drug use
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 14+. Read More
  • From the director of About a Boy comes A BETTER LIFE – a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father’s love and the lengths a parent will go to give his child the opportunities he never had.
  • Cast: Demián Bichir, José Julián, Dolores Heredia, Joaquin Cosio, Nancy Lenehan
  • Director: Chris Weitz
  • Genres: Art House/Foreign, Drama

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A Better Life Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    eye opening

    So happy this movie was made. Hopefully it will help some see beyond the word illegal and better understand the tragedy of separated families, uncertainty about tomorrow, abuse by those who have the power, all for a better life.

  • Must Go!

    A real story

    by

    After working with this population for many years, this story rings so true.

  • Must Go!

    Different Perspective

    This movie brings to the table the complex situation many families are in. I thought it was believable. I feel everyone should see this movie since this topic is very much current and brings the dynamics of a not so easy solution.

A Better Life Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score 64 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Boxoffice Magazine | Pete Hammond

    The timing is right for this remarkable and riveting family drama which puts a...

  • 88
    Philadelphia Inquirer | Carrie Rickey

    Its deceptive simplicity makes A Better Life so emotionally profound.

  • 88
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    The performances are pitch perfect, even including Gabriel Chavarria as Ramon,...

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    A Better Life was directed by the eclectic Chris Weitz (The Twilight Saga: New...

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