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Chris Weitz’s father-son drama is currently streaming free with ads on Tubi in the United States.

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  • Chris Weitz directed the film; Eric Eason wrote the screenplay from a story by Roger L. Simon.
  • Demián Bichir plays Carlos Galindo, José Julián plays Luis and Dolores Heredia plays Anita.
  • AFI records a 98-minute runtime, a PG-13 rating and Los Angeles and New York openings on June 24, 2011.
  • The Academy nominated Bichir for Actor in a Leading Role at the 84th Oscars.
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  • Tubi — Active official U.S. free-with-ads title page.
  • AFI Catalog — Authoritative credits, roles, rating, runtime and release record.
  • Academy Awards — Primary record of Demián Bichir’s leading-actor nomination.
A Better Life

A Better Life

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A Better Life has an active U.S. Tubi title page and is available free with ads. An older Tubi editorial promotion listed a September 30, 2026 end date, but the direct title page remained active and did not display Tubi’s unavailable-content notice when checked on October 25.

Demián Bichir plays Carlos Galindo, an undocumented Los Angeles gardener trying to create a more secure future for his teenage son. Bichir’s restrained performance earned an Academy Award nomination for Actor in a Leading Role.

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