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Miss Bala (2019)

“Who would you become to save your family?”

6.3/10 · 601 votes 1h 44m pg-13 Action

#229 of 296 films from 2019 #1443 of 2168 in action

Directed by Catherine Hardwicke · Written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer

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Overview

Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.

Cast

Gina Rodriguezas Gloria
Ismael Cruz Cordovaas Lino
Aislinn Derbezas Isabel
Matt Lauriaas Brian
Damián Alcázaras Chief Saucedo
Ricardo Abarcaas Pollo
Cristina Rodloas Suzu
Anthony Mackieas Jimmy
Thomas Dekkeras Makeup Supervisor
Barbarella Pardoas MX Customs Officer
Sebastián Canoas Chava
Gaby Oriruelaas Pageant Coordinator
Erick Delgadilloas Tucán
Mikhail Plataas Chivo

Facts

Release dateJanuary 25, 2019
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresAction
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$15,200,000 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt5941692

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Questions

How long is Miss Bala?
Miss Bala runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Miss Bala worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 601 votes, which places it #229 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 23%) and #1443 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Miss Bala?
Miss Bala was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Miss You Already (2015), Lords of Dogtown (2005), Thirteen (2003).
Who stars in Miss Bala?
Gina Rodriguez as Gloria; Ismael Cruz Cordova as Lino; Aislinn Derbez as Isabel; Matt Lauria as Brian; Damián Alcázar as Chief Saucedo; Ricardo Abarca as Pollo.
What is Miss Bala rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Miss Bala?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43528.

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