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A Better Life

7.220111h 38m14AMovieDrama

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.

DirectorChris Weitz
WritersEric Eason·Roger L. Simon
ProducersJami Gertz·Chris Weitz

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Cast · Directed by Chris Weitz

DBDemián Bichir
Demián Bichir
Carlos Riquelme
JJJosé Julián
José Julián
Luis Galindo
CRChelsea Rendon
Chelsea Rendon
Ruthie Valdez
DHDolores Heredia
Dolores Heredia
Anita
JCJoaquín Cosío
Joaquín Cosío
Blasco Martinez
CLCarlos Linares
Carlos Linares
Santiago
BSBobby Soto
Bobby Soto
Facundo
NLNancy Lenehan
Nancy Lenehan
Mrs. Donnely
GCGabriel Chavarria
Gabriel Chavarria
Ramon
TGTim Griffin
Tim Griffin
Charlie
IT
Isabella Rae Thomas
Linda
GNGiselle Nieto
Giselle Nieto
Gigi

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A Better Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Better Life?

A Better Life is streaming on Crave, Lionsgate+ and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Better Life on Netflix?

No, A Better Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Crave and Lionsgate+.

Is A Better Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Better Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave and Lionsgate+ instead.

Where can I watch A Better Life for free?

A Better Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.