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Facing El Chapo

8.820261h 31mRMovieCrimeActionThriller

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.

DirectorChava Cartas
WriterBernardo Esquinca
ProducersFrancisco González Compeán·Sebastian Jurado

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Cast · Directed by Chava Cartas

AHAlfonso Herrera
Alfonso Herrera
Carmona
NHNoé Hernández
Noé Hernández
Rosales
HKHector Kotsifakis
Hector Kotsifakis
El Chapo Guzmán
PFPaola Fernández
Paola Fernández
Isaura
GTGerardo Trejoluna
Gerardo Trejoluna
Valladares
FCFernando Cuautle
Fernando Cuautle
Lagarto
ALAlejandra Vazquez De Leon
Alejandra Vazquez De Leon
Joana
SCSantiago Colores
Santiago Colores
Sapo
BMBerenice Mastretta
Berenice Mastretta
Chabela
RARegina Arroyo
Regina Arroyo
Liz
JG
Juan Pablo Cruz García
Cholo Iván
AF
Antonio Fortier
Barraza

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Facing El Chapo — streaming FAQ

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Facing El Chapo is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Facing El Chapo on Netflix?

Yes — Facing El Chapo is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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Is Facing El Chapo based on a true story?

Yes — Facing El Chapo is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).