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Los Ángeles

2014Movie1 h 37 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

A tense, bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Mateo, 17, prepares to migrate to Los Angeles in order to support his humble family in their small Zapotec village in southern Mexico, yet before he can depart, the leader of the local gang demands that he commit murder to become a member.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Realism
  • Migrant Dilemma
  • Zapotec Cultural Context
  • Coming-of-Age Tragedy
  • Criminal Coercion
  • Bleak & Hopeless
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Socio-Economic Pressure
  • Latin American Cinema
  • Tense Moral Crossroads

Crew

Directed by
Damián John Harper
Written by
Damián John Harper, Sarah Bräuer
Produced by
Katharina Dufner

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Facts

February 8, 2014 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 8, 2014
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Spanish
Made in
Mexico, Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Los Ángeles?"

Questions about Los Ángeles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Los Ángeles?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Los Ángeles worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6).

Will I feel good after watching Los Ángeles?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Los Ángeles plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.