Avenues (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2013, Avenues is a drama film directed by Aaref Rodriguez, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar gang path. Based on a true story, "Avenues" tells a deeply personal story of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts.
Who’s in it. Avenues stars Tracey Heggins as Angela Wright, Hector Atreyu Ruiz as Saul Sanchez, Ski Carr as Victor Noriega and Rene Arreola as Nacho Estrada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Avenues sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avenues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avenues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avenues (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Avenues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Avenues worth watching?
- Avenues holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Avenues?
- Avenues stars Tracey Heggins, Hector Atreyu Ruiz, Ski Carr, Rene Arreola and Israel Montano.
- When was Avenues released?
- Avenues was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.