Beyond the mall (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 8

Beyond the mall poster

Released in 2010, Beyond the mall is a documentary film directed by Miguel Alvear, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. Is there an audience for Latin American movies? These are some of the questions posed by an Ecuadorian filmmaker whose latest movie was a commercial flop. He embarks on a query to find answers to his questions and relief for his despair. His research leads him to a giant contraband market in the port city of Guayaquil, where pirated movies from all over the world are sold for one dollar each. Here, he discovers a number of Ecuadorian low budget movies produced by amateurs, with titles he had never heard of before: from action packed productions to evangelical melodramas.

Who’s in it. Beyond the mall stars Fernando Cedeño as Himself and Andrés Crespo as Miguel Alvear.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Beyond the mall 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 Beyond the mall page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Beyond the mall (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the mall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Beyond the mall worth watching?
Beyond the mall holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Beyond the mall?
Beyond the mall stars Fernando Cedeño and Andrés Crespo.
When was Beyond the mall released?
Beyond the mall was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.