El Norte
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.
Where to watch El Norte in United States
Can I watch El Norte in United States? El Norte isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Where is El Norte streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV |
About El Norte
El Norte is a 1983 Spanish-language adventure and drama film directed by Gregory Nava. The cast is led by Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
El Norte was produced by Independent Productions and American Playhouse and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on October 11, 1983.
- Director
- Gregory Nava
- Writers
- Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
- Release date
- October 11, 1983
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Independent Productions, American Playhouse
El Norte cast & crew
El Norte was directed by Gregory Nava and written by Gregory Nava and Anna Thomas.
The cast features Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez as Rosa, David Villalpando as Enrique, Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Arturo, Lupe Ontiveros as Nacha, Trinidad Silva as Monte, and Alicia del Lago as Lupe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malecio Martinez, cinematography is by James Glennon, and it was produced by Anna Thomas.
Is El Norte worth watching?
El Norte holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 86 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure and drama, El Norte is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch El Norte
El Norte isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of El Norte
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
El Norte — FAQs
▸Where can I watch El Norte in United States?
El Norte is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is El Norte in?
El Norte is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is El Norte?
El Norte runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is El Norte rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
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