At a Lame Pace (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1980, At a Lame Pace is a comedy and drama film directed by Luis Alcoriza, running about 122 minutes. “... and one day they discovered that, lacking a leg, an arm, an eye, they had plenty of desire to fight, to enjoy, to steal, to rape ... to live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ragtag crew of indigents from an asylum for the handicapped form a squadron to defend the Church during the Cristero Uprising.
Who’s in it. At a Lame Pace stars Luis Manuel Pelayo, Bruno Rey, Roberto 'El Flaco' Guzmán and Noé Murayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, At a Lame Pace has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At a Lame Pace page.
If you liked it. Fans of At a Lame Pace tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At a Lame Pace (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for At a Lame Pace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is At a Lame Pace worth watching?
- At a Lame Pace holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in At a Lame Pace?
- At a Lame Pace stars Luis Manuel Pelayo, Bruno Rey, Roberto 'El Flaco' Guzmán, Noé Murayama and Roberto Cobo.
- When was At a Lame Pace released?
- At a Lame Pace was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.
