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    Things Are Tough All Over 1982 POSTER

    Things Are Tough All Over

    1982

    English

    5.8

    8

    62%

    62%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    gas station

    latinx lead

    limousine

    money laundering

    pornography

    Thomas K. Avildsen Thomas K. Avildsen Director Senta Moses Mikan Senta Moses Mikan as Kid in Laundromat Don Bovingloh Don Bovingloh as Maitre D' Dorothy Neumann Dorothy Neumann as Mom Rip Taylor Rip Taylor as Self
    Everybody has problems these days, and Cheech and Chong are no exceptions. They're hired by Slyman and Habib to drive a limousine to Las Vegas with $5 million secretly stashed in the front seat. In order to get there, the pair sells off the car piece by piece, including the seven-figure front seat. Cheech and Chong then have a much bigger problem - Slyman and Habib are after them, swearing to kill them after the appropriate torture.
    Selena 1997 POSTER

    Selena

    1997

    English

    6.9

    27

    67%

    78%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    latinx lead

    Music

    musical

    singer

    tejano

    texas

    Gregory Nava Gregory Nava Director Sal Lopez Sal Lopez as Juan Luis Alex Meneses Alex Meneses as Sara Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla Lupe Ontiveros Lupe Ontiveros as Yolanda Saldivar
    In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
    Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf? 2013 POSTER

    Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf?

    2013

    English

    5.3

    1

    33%

    33%

    Action

    Comedy

    female filmmaker

    filmmaker

    latinx lead

    middle aged woman

    midlife crisis

    Romance

    woman filmmaker

    Anna Margarita Albelo Anna Margarita Albelo Director Agnes Olech Agnes Olech as Julia Janina Gavankar Janina Gavankar as Katia Amour / The Stud Gloria Sandoval Gloria Sandoval as Mami Guinevere Turner Guinevere Turner as Penelope / Martha
    After turning 40, filmmaker Anna confronts her future. She has no job and it's been ten years since her last girlfriend. No goals, plans or any idea of what she wants. And she's living in a garage. Just when she's about to give up, she meets Katia, who inspires her to set out on a new path of creativity.
    Girl in Progress 2012 POSTER

    Girl in Progress

    2012

    English

    5.6

    7

    34%

    53%

    Action

    Comedy

    coming of age

    Drama

    latinx lead

    mother daughter relationship

    single mother

    teenage girl

    woman director

    Patricia Riggen Patricia Riggen Director Eva Mendes Eva Mendes as Grace Patricia Arquette Patricia Arquette as Ms. Armstrong Blu Mankuma Blu Mankuma as Principal Landon Liboiron Landon Liboiron as Trevor
    As single mom Grace juggles work, bills, and her affair with a married doctor, her daughter, Ansiedad, plots a shortcut to adulthood after finding inspiration in the coming-of-age stories she's reading for school.
    From Prada to Nada 2011 POSTER

    From Prada to Nada

    2011

    English

    5.5

    12

    24%

    41%

    Action

    bankrupt

    Comedy

    cooking

    Drama

    Family

    janitor

    latinx lead

    Romance

    sacrifice

    tattoo

    Angel Gracia Angel Gracia Director Adriana Barraza Adriana Barraza as Aurelia Jimenez Wilmer Valderrama Wilmer Valderrama as Bruno Karla Souza Karla Souza as Lucy Camilla Belle Camilla Belle as Nora Dominguez
    Two spoiled Beverly Hills sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles.
    The Latino List 2011 POSTER

    The Latino List

    2011

    English

    7.0

    1

    Action

    Documentary

    hispanic

    latinx lead

    pitbull

    television

    Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Director John Leguizamo John Leguizamo as Self Eva Longoria Eva Longoria as Self America Ferrera America Ferrera as Self Pitbull Pitbull as Self
    Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.
    Hamlet 2 2008 POSTER

    Hamlet 2

    2008

    English

    6.3

    3

    63%

    56%

    Action

    Comedy

    high school

    latinx lead

    Music

    musical

    music teacher

    satire

    teacher

    Andrew Fleming Andrew Fleming Director Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue as Elisabeth Shue Melonie Diaz Melonie Diaz as Ivonne Marco Rodríguez Marco Rodríguez as Mr. Marquez Marshall Bell Marshall Bell as Principal Rocker
    Failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz rallies his Tucson students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.
    Before Night Falls 2000 POSTER

    Before Night Falls

    2000

    English

    7.1

    36

    74%

    83%

    Action

    aids

    Biography

    cuba

    Drama

    latinx lead

    new york city

    Romance

    suicide

    totalitarian regime

    Julian Schnabel Julian Schnabel Director Johnny Depp Johnny Depp as Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor Diego Luna Diego Luna as Carlos Vincent Laresca Vincent Laresca as Jose Abreu Javier Bardem Javier Bardem as Reinaldo Arenas
    Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
    Frida 2002 POSTER

    Frida

    2002

    English

    7.3

    41

    77%

    85%

    Action

    Biography

    bisexuality

    Drama

    latinx lead

    love of one's life

    mexico

    painter

    Romance

    surrealism

    Julie Taymor Julie Taymor Director Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as David Alfaro Siqueiros Salma Hayek Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo Valeria Golino Valeria Golino as Lupe Marín Edward Norton Edward Norton as Nelson Rockefeller
    A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
    The Book of Life 2014 POSTER

    The Book of Life

    2014

    English

    7.2

    157

    82%

    77%

    Action

    Adventure

    afterlife

    Animation

    bullfighting

    Comedy

    day of the dead

    Family

    Fantasy

    Horror

    latinx lead

    love triangle

    mexico

    Musical

    Romance

    Jorge R. Gutiérrez Jorge R. Gutiérrez Director Marcelo Tubert Marcelo Tubert as Additional Voices Channing Tatum Channing Tatum as Joaquin Zoe Saldana Zoe Saldana as Maria Gabriel Iglesias Gabriel Iglesias as Pepe Rodriguez
    The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
    The Mask of Zorro 1998 POSTER

    The Mask of Zorro

    1998

    English

    6.8

    143

    86%

    73%

    Action

    Adventure

    california

    Comedy

    Drama

    epic

    hero

    horseback riding

    latinx lead

    Romance

    Thriller

    western

    Western

    Martin Campbell Martin Campbell Director Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Alejandro Murrieta / Zorro Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins as Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro Tony Amendola Tony Amendola as Don Luiz Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones as Elena
    It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter.
    Maid in Manhattan 2002 POSTER

    Maid in Manhattan

    2002

    English

    5.4

    71

    37%

    44%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    hotel

    latinx lead

    maid uniform

    mistaken identity

    paparazzi

    politician

    Romance

    Wayne Wang Wayne Wang Director Ralph Fiennes Ralph Fiennes as Christopher Marshall Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci as Jerry Siegel Crystal Allen Crystal Allen as Mr. Lefferts' Girlfriend Marissa Matrone Marissa Matrone as Stephanie Kehoe
    Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?
    Spy Kids 2001 POSTER

    Spy Kids

    2001

    English

    5.6

    81

    92%

    47%

    Action

    Adventure

    Comedy

    double life

    Family

    latinx lead

    loss of loved one

    parent child relationship

    Sci-Fi

    shared universe

    sibling relationship

    Robert Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez Director George Clooney George Clooney as Devlin Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Gregorio Cortez Carla Gugino Carla Gugino as Ingrid Cortez Robert Patrick Robert Patrick as Mr. Lisp
    Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were the top secret agents from their respective countries. They gave up that life to raise their children. Now, the disappearances of several of their old colleagues forces the Cortez' return from retirement. What they didn't count on was Carmen and Juni joining the "family business."
    Desperado 1995 POSTER

    Desperado

    1995

    English

    7.1

    156

    71%

    79%

    Action

    antonio banderas

    Crime

    Drama

    gunslinger

    latinx lead

    mexico

    salma hayek

    showdown

    Thriller

    Western

    Robert Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez Director Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi as Buscemi Salma Hayek Salma Hayek as Carolina Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi Carlos Gómez Carlos Gómez as Right Hand
    El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
    Coco 2017 POSTER

    Coco

    2017

    English

    8.4

    866

    97%

    94%

    Action

    Adventure

    afterlife

    Animation

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    Fantasy

    guitar

    latinx lead

    mexico

    Music

    Musical

    musician

    Mystery

    skeleton

    Lee Unkrich Lee Unkrich Director Gabriel Iglesias Gabriel Iglesias as Clerk Benjamin Bratt Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz Lombardo Boyar Lombardo Boyar as Plaza Mariachi / Gustavo Dyana Ortelli Dyana Ortelli as Tía Victoria
    Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
    Machete 2010 POSTER

    Machete

    2010

    English

    6.6

    93

    70%

    63%

    Action

    border patrol

    Crime

    Family

    Fantasy

    Horror

    illegal immigration

    immigration law

    latinx lead

    loss of loved one

    shared universe

    Thriller

    Robert Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez Director Danny Trejo Danny Trejo as Machete Jessica Alba Jessica Alba as Sartana Robert De Niro Robert De Niro as Senator McLaughlin Steven Seagal Steven Seagal as Torrez
    After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
    Someone Great 2019 POSTER

    Someone Great

    2019

    English

    6.2

    56

    84%

    65%

    Action

    Comedy

    female friendship

    latinx lead

    new york city

    Romance

    romantic comedy

    romcom

    woman director

    Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Director Jaboukie Young-White Jaboukie Young-White as Brittany Snow Brittany Snow as Blair Michelle Buteau Michelle Buteau as Cynthia Thomas Kopache Thomas Kopache as Old Man
    An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.
    Rubble Kings 2010 POSTER

    Rubble Kings

    2010

    English

    7.1

    1

    1970s

    Biography

    Documentary

    gang war

    ghetto

    History

    latinx lead

    Music

    new york city

    social commentary

    Shan Nicholson Shan Nicholson Director Lloyd Murphy Lloyd Murphy as Topaz
    Through archival footage Nicholson tells the story of the real Warriors that walked the streets of New York City in the 1970s and the harsh reality of gang life in a city that seemed to be falling apart.
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