Movie

El Norte

★ 7.1(82)19832h 21m

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Good to know

Director: Gregory Nava
Release date: 1983-10-11
Runtime: 2h 21m
Language: English
Budget: $800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Independent Productions

El Norte — trailer

About El Norte

El Norte is a 1983 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Gregory Nava, starring Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando and Ernesto Gómez Cruz. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch El Norte in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.

Cast

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Rosa

David Villalpando

Enrique

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Arturo

Lupe Ontiveros

Nacha

Trinidad Silva

Monte

Alicia del Lago

Lupe

Mike Gomez

Informer

Jose Martin Ruano

Foreman

Stella Quan

Josefita

Heraclio Zepeda

Pedro

Emilio Gomez Ozuna

Luis

Enrique Castillo

Jorge

Themes & keywords

immigrantmexicoindigenousimmigrationillegal immigrationamerican dreamusa–mexico borderborder crossingfugitiveundocumented immigrantguatemalaunderground tunnelratillegal border crossingguatemalan civil war

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch El Norte in Canada?+

El Norte is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is El Norte on Netflix?+

El Norte is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is El Norte?+

El Norte has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

Who stars in El Norte?+

El Norte stars Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Lupe Ontiveros and Trinidad Silva.

When did El Norte come out?+

El Norte is a 1983 movie directed by Gregory Nava.

What genre is El Norte?+

El Norte is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed El Norte?+

El Norte was directed by Gregory Nava.