Alambrista! (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, Alambrista! is a drama film directed by Robert M. Young, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. After the birth of his first child, Roberto, a young Mexican man, slips across the border into the United States. Seeking work to support his family back home, he finds that working hard is not enough.
Who’s in it. Alambrista! stars Domingo Ambriz as Roberto, Trinidad Silva as Joe, Linda Gillen as Sharon and Ned Beatty as Anglo Coyote, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Alambrista! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alambrista! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alambrista! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alambrista! (1977)?
- In US, Alambrista! is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alambrista! worth watching?
- Alambrista! holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alambrista!?
- Alambrista! stars Domingo Ambriz, Trinidad Silva, Linda Gillen, Ned Beatty and Jerry Hardin.
- When was Alambrista! released?
- Alambrista! was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.