Herod's Law (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1999, Herod's Law is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Luis Estrada, running about 123 minutes. “Why don't they want you to see it?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mexico, 1949. The fable of a janitor turned Mayor on a little town lost in the Mexican desert, who gradually realizes how far his new acquainted power and corruption can get him.
Who’s in it. Herod's Law stars Damián Alcázar as Juan Vargas, Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as López, Delia Casanova as Rosa and Juan Carlos Colombo as Ramírez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Herod's Law has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $52K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Herod's Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Herod's Law tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Herod's Law (1999)?
- In US, Herod's Law is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Herod's Law worth watching?
- Herod's Law holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Herod's Law?
- Herod's Law stars Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Delia Casanova, Juan Carlos Colombo and Alex Cox.
- When was Herod's Law released?
- Herod's Law was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.