Los bastardos (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Los bastardos is a thriller and drama film directed by Amat Escalante, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A 24 hour period in the lives of Fausto and Jesus, two undocumented Mexican day-laborers in L.A. Each day another task, each day the same pressure to find money. They go about their daily routine, standing on the corner at the Home Improvement Store waiting for work to come. Today, the job they are given is well paid compared to their poor usual wages.
Who’s in it. Los bastardos stars Jesus Moises Rodriguez as Jesus, Rubén Sosa as Fausto, Nina Zavarin as Karen and Kenny Johnston as Construction Boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Los bastardos has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Los bastardos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Los bastardos tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Los bastardos (2008)?
- In US, Los bastardos is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Los bastardos worth watching?
- Los bastardos holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Los bastardos?
- Los bastardos stars Jesus Moises Rodriguez, Rubén Sosa, Nina Zavarin, Kenny Johnston and David Albaca.
- When was Los bastardos released?
- Los bastardos was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.