North by El Norte (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2016, North by El Norte is a notable film directed by Mark Christensen, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A Mexican man (Uncle John) played by (Danny Trejo) seeks to avenge his brothers murder when he attempts to cross the US/Mexican border. (Bondo) (Uncle John's nephew) played by (Douglas Spain) attempts at completing his fathers journey North. "A bad Tijuana cop" harasses Bondo's and his many attempts at crossing. Bond's cousin Maria (Patricia Rey) is forced into a relationship with the cop and wants out. Bondo, to be successful at a home made flying machine, he lands at Santa Monica pier California. Bondo gets caught and brought back to the bad TJ cop where he forces him to be a drug mule. Uncle John gets word and seek his final avenge.
Who’s in it. North by El Norte stars Danny Trejo as Uncle John, Douglas Spain as Bondo, Patricia Rae as Maria and Julian Scott Urena as Gonzales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, North by El Norte has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch North by El Norte page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North by El Norte (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for North by El Norte change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is North by El Norte worth watching?
- North by El Norte holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in North by El Norte?
- North by El Norte stars Danny Trejo, Douglas Spain, Patricia Rae, Julian Scott Urena and Richard Azurdia.
- When was North by El Norte released?
- North by El Norte was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.