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A Better Life

7.220111h 38mPG-13MovieDrama

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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Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in Philippines right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is A Better Life on Netflix?

No, A Better Life is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is A Better Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Better Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch A Better Life for free?

A Better Life isn't available free in Philippines; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.