La Mission (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, La Mission is a drama film directed by Peter Bratt, running about 117 minutes. “Growing up in the Mission district of San Francisco, Che Rivera has always had to be tough to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Growing up in the Mission district of San Francisco, Che Rivera has always had to be tough to survive. He's a powerful man respected throughout the Mission barrio for his masculinity and his strength, as well as for his hobby building beautiful lowrider cars. A reformed inmate and recovering alcoholic, Che has worked hard to redeem his life and do right by his pride and joy: his only son, Jes, whom he has raised on his own after the death of his wife. Che's path to redemption is tested, however, when he discovers Jes is gay. To survive his neighborhood, Che has always lived with his fists. To survive as a complete man, he'll have to embrace a side of himself he's never shown.
Who’s in it. La Mission stars Benjamin Bratt as Che Rivera, Talisa Soto as Ana, Max Rosenak as Jordan and Patrick Shining Elk as Gary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, La Mission has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Mission page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Mission tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Mission (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Mission change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Mission worth watching?
- La Mission holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Mission?
- La Mission stars Benjamin Bratt, Talisa Soto, Max Rosenak, Patrick Shining Elk and Jesse Borrego.
- When was La Mission released?
- La Mission was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.