Facing El Chapo
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.
Where to watch Facing El Chapo in United States
Can I watch Facing El Chapo in United States? Yes — you can stream Facing El Chapo in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is Facing El Chapo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Facing El Chapo
Facing El Chapo is a 2026 Spanish-language crime, action and thriller film directed by Chava Cartas. The cast is led by Alfonso Herrera, Noé Hernández, Hector Kotsifakis. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 8.8/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Facing El Chapo was produced by Draco Films and made in Mexico. It was released on August 21, 2026, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Chava Cartas
- Writers
- Bernardo Esquinca
- Release date
- August 21, 2026
- OTT release
- August 21, 2026
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico
- Production
- Draco Films
Facing El Chapo cast & crew
Facing El Chapo was directed by Chava Cartas and written by Bernardo Esquinca.
The cast features Alfonso Herrera as Carmona, Noé Hernández as Rosales, Hector Kotsifakis as El Chapo Guzmán, Paola Fernández as Isaura, Gerardo Trejoluna as Valladares, and Fernando Cuautle as Lagarto.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Víctor Hernández Stumpfhauser, cinematography is by Beto Casillas, and it was produced by Francisco González Compeán and Sebastian Jurado.
Is Facing El Chapo worth watching?
Facing El Chapo holds an audience score of 8.8/10 from 594 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, action, and thriller, Facing El Chapo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Facing El Chapo
In United States, you can stream Facing El Chapo on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 21, 2026.
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Cast of Facing El Chapo
Alfonso Herrera
Carmona
Noé Hernández
Rosales
Hector Kotsifakis
El Chapo Guzmán
Paola Fernández
Isaura
Gerardo Trejoluna
Valladares
Fernando Cuautle
Lagarto
Alejandra Vazquez De Leon
Joana
Santiago Colores
Sapo
Berenice Mastretta
Chabela
Regina Arroyo
Liz
Juan Pablo Cruz García
Cholo Iván
Antonio Fortier
Barraza
Facing El Chapo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Facing El Chapo in United States?
Facing El Chapo is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Facing El Chapo on Netflix?
Yes — Facing El Chapo is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Facing El Chapo in?
Facing El Chapo is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Portuguese, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Facing El Chapo?
Facing El Chapo runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Facing El Chapo rated?
Facing El Chapo is rated R. It holds a 8.8/10 audience score from 594 ratings.
▸When did Facing El Chapo release on OTT?
Facing El Chapo became available digitally on August 21, 2026.
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