Through the Eyes (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, Through the Eyes is a drama film directed by Michel Franco, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Monica is a social worker in Mexico City, whose son has a degenerative illness in both eyes. Having exhausted all other options, a corneal transplant is the only hope. Overwhelmed by the slowness of the health care system and the scarcity of resources, she decides to search for an extreme solution in her work environment: the world of street children.
Who’s in it. Through the Eyes stars Mónica del Carmen as Mónica, Benjamín Espinoza as Benjamín, Omar Moreno as Omar and Jacobo Najman.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Through the Eyes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Through the Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Through the Eyes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Through the Eyes (2013)?
- In US, Through the Eyes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Through the Eyes worth watching?
- Through the Eyes holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Through the Eyes?
- Through the Eyes stars Mónica del Carmen, Benjamín Espinoza, Omar Moreno and Jacobo Najman.
- When was Through the Eyes released?
- Through the Eyes was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.