La civil (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, La civil is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Teodora Ana Mihai, running about 140 minutes. “Never underestimate a mother's wrath.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cielo is a mother whose teenage daughter is kidnapped in Northern Mexico. When the authorities offer no support in the search, Cielo takes matters into her own hands and transforms from housewife into a vengeful militant.
Who’s in it. La civil stars Arcelia Ramírez, Álvaro Guerrero, Álvaro Guerrero as Gustavo and Jorge A. Jimenez as Lamarque, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, La civil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and 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 La civil page.
If you liked it. Fans of La civil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La civil (2021)?
- In US, La civil is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and 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 La civil worth watching?
- La civil holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La civil?
- La civil stars Arcelia Ramírez, Álvaro Guerrero, Álvaro Guerrero, Jorge A. Jimenez and Ayelén Muzo.
- When was La civil released?
- La civil was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.