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Alambrista!

5.919771h 36mMovieDrama

After the birth of his first child, Roberto, a young Mexican man, slips across the border into the United States. Seeking work to support his family back home, he finds that working hard is not enough.

DirectorRobert M. Young
WriterRobert M. Young
ProducersBarbara Schultz·Irwin Young

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert M. Young

DADomingo Ambriz
Domingo Ambriz
Roberto
TSTrinidad Silva
Trinidad Silva
Joe
LGLinda Gillen
Linda Gillen
Sharon
NBNed Beatty
Ned Beatty
Anglo Coyote
JHJerry Hardin
Jerry Hardin
Man in cafe
JHJulius Harris
Julius Harris
2nd Drunk
EOEdward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos
1st Drunk
LS
Ludevina Mendez Salazar
Roberto's Wife
MC
Maria Guadalupe Chavez
Roberto's Mother
RG
Rafaela Cervantes de Gomez
Midwife
FC
Feliz Cedano
Tomato Field Mayordomo
EL
Edward Lopez
Contratista

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Alambrista! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Alambrista!?

Alambrista! is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Alambrista! on Netflix?

No, Alambrista! is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Alambrista! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Alambrista! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Alambrista! for free?

Alambrista! is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.