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Facing El Chapo (2026)

8.8/10 · 786 votes 1h 31m r ActionThrillerCrime

#3 of 77 films from 2026 #3 of 2168 in action

Directed by Chava Cartas · Written by Bernardo Esquinca

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Overview

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.

Cast

Alfonso Herreraas Carmona
Noé Hernándezas Rosales
Hector Kotsifakisas El Chapo Guzmán
Juan Pablo Cruz Garcíaas Cholo Iván
Paola Fernándezas Isaura
Antonio Fortieras Barraza
Allan Durellas Ortega
Gerardo Trejolunaas Valladares
Isaac Bravoas Foco
Fernando Cuautleas Lagarto
Alejandra Vazquez De Leonas Joana
Regis Arroyoas Liz
Santiago Coloresas Sapo
Daniela Torresas Bere

Facts

Release dateAugust 21, 2026
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 2026 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
Original titleLa captura
LanguageES
IMDbtt39390497

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Questions

How long is Facing El Chapo?
Facing El Chapo runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Facing El Chapo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.8/10 across 786 votes, which places it #3 of 77 films released in 2026 in this index (top 97%) and #3 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Facing El Chapo?
Facing El Chapo was directed by Chava Cartas. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Counterattack (2025).
Who stars in Facing El Chapo?
Alfonso Herrera as Carmona; Noé Hernández as Rosales; Hector Kotsifakis as El Chapo Guzmán; Juan Pablo Cruz García as Cholo Iván; Paola Fernández as Isaura; Antonio Fortier as Barraza.
What is Facing El Chapo rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Facing El Chapo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/797160.

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