Cesar Chavez (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2014, Cesar Chavez is a drama film directed by Diego Luna, running about 102 minutes. “History is made one step at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to working people.
Who’s in it. Cesar Chavez stars Michael Peña as Cesar E. Chavez, Rosario Dawson as Dolores Huerta, America Ferrera as Helen Chavez and Jacob Vargas as Richard Chavez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Cesar Chavez has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cesar Chavez page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cesar Chavez tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cesar Chavez (2014)?
- In US, Cesar Chavez is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cesar Chavez worth watching?
- Cesar Chavez 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 Cesar Chavez?
- Cesar Chavez stars Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera, Jacob Vargas and Gabriel Mann.
- When was Cesar Chavez released?
- Cesar Chavez was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.