Direction: Luis Estrada

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Luis Estrada. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Hell

2010 · Movie · 150 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Joaquín Cosío · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · María Rojo

Synopsis Hell (2010) follows the journey of Benjamin Garcia, also known as Benny, who finds himself deported from the United States and thrust back into his bleak homeland. Struggling to find his footing, Benny becomes entangled in the dangerous world of...

7.4

6K votes

7.4

6K votes

Herod's Law

1999 · Movie · 120 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Pedro Armendáriz Jr. · Guillermo Gil · Isela Vega

Synopsis Herod's Law (1999) unfolds in 1949 within the meticulously crafted village of San Pedro de los Saguaros, a tiny community of 100 residents where recent mayors have met tragic fates. As elections loom, the governing party selects Juan Vargas, a...

7.4

2K votes

7.4

2K votes

The Perfect Dictatorship

2014 · Movie · 143 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Alfonso Herrera · Osvaldo Benavides · Joaquín Cosío

Synopsis The Perfect Dictatorship (2014) delves into the murky world of media manipulation and political corruption in Mexico. When TV MX, the nation's most influential television corporation, uncovers a scandal implicating Governor Carmelo Vargas in grave crimes and illicit activities, the...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Un mundo maravilloso

2006 · Movie · 118 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Antonio Serrano · Cecilia Suárez · Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Synopsis Un mundo maravilloso (2006) tells the tale of Juan Pérez, a man living in extreme poverty who unexpectedly gains notoriety after a botched suicide attempt that is perceived as a political protest. The Ministry of Economy, caught in the ensuing...

6.6

718 votes

6.6

718 votes

Bandits

1991 · Movie · 95 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Eduardo Toussaint · Jorge Poza · Alan Gutiérrez · Sebastián Hiriart

Synopsis Bandits (1991) follows the journey of a young boy who flees from his boarding school to explore a nearby cave, unaware that it serves as a hideout for a group of notorious outlaws. When the bandits spot him, they give...

5.7

36 votes

5.7

36 votes

¡Que viva México!

2023 · Movie · 191 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Alfonso Herrera · Joaquín Cosío · Ana Martín

Synopsis ¡Que viva México! (2023) follows the journey of a man who, after the passing of his grandfather, embarks on a trip to his ancestral home with his family. Upon arrival, the man and his loved ones find themselves entangled in...

5.6

430 votes

5.6

430 votes

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Paulina Gaitan · Arcelia Ramírez · Joaquín Cosío · Alfonso Herrera

Synopsis Las muertas (2025) delves into the chilling tale of the Baladro sisters, whose heinous crimes were motivated by the infamous Mexican serial killers, Las Poquianchis. The series explores the dark and twisted path these sisters take, leaving a trail of...

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Amber

1993 · Movie · 91 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Jorge Russek · Alfredo Sevilla · Martín Altomaro · Muni Lubezki

Synopsis Amber (1993) is an odyssey that ventures beyond the confines of reality to unveil a breathtaking realm ruled solely by the power of imagination. The narrative follows a renowned hunter and his young protégé as they embark on a quest...

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La mera Reyna del sur

2003 · Movie · 88 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Rafael Goyri · Ruben Gutierrez · Tania Mendoza · Toño Infante

Synopsis La mera Reyna del sur (2003) follows the journey of a resilient and fearless woman who, after a harrowing encounter with law enforcement, takes command of a powerful drug syndicate. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, she navigates the treacherous...

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Camino largo a Tijuana

1989 · Movie · 92 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Pedro Armendáriz Jr. · Alfonso Arau · Daniel Giménez Cacho · Jaime Keller

Synopsis Camino largo a Tijuana (1989) follows the journey of Juan (Armendariz), a man who resides in a trash dump in Mexico City. He forms a bond with Lila (Pereyra), a wealthy young woman struggling with drug addiction, as she reminds...

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