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La Mission

La Mission

2009Movie⏱️ 1h 57mR
Drama
7
IMDB Rating
2,051 votes

A single-parent ex-con in a tough minority neighborhood finds his personal values challenged when he discovers his son is gay.

Director
Peter Bratt
Writers
N/A
Stars
Benjamin Bratt, Alex Hernandez, Christopher Borgzinner
Release Date
January 19, 2009
Language
English, Spanish, French
Country
United States
🏆 4
Wins
🎯 4
Nominations
💬 18
Reviews
📋 2.8K
Watchlists
📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Benjamin Bratt
Benjamin Bratt
as Che Rivera
👤
Alex Hernandez
as Smoke
👤
Christopher Borgzinner
as Nacho
Jeremy Ray Valdez
Jeremy Ray Valdez
as Jes Rivera
👤
Cesar Gomez
as Gummy Bear
👤
Neo Veavea
as Kenny
👤
Cathleen Riddley
as Shell
👤
Martin Cantu
as Store Owner
👤
Xochiti Guzman
as Fine Mission Mamacita
👤
Marco Serralta
as Chuy

💰 Box Office

$1,062,941
Worldwide Gross
$1,062,941
Domestic Gross
$49,046
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Filming Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Production
5 Stick Films

🏷️ Keywords

mission district san franciscogay sonfather son relationshipsan francisco californiaex convict

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Insightful, clever, funny, original, great story, characters and sound track
by nancy-fulton2009-12-02
10/10

"This is a film to see. Great as a "date" movie or even a family movie (if you don't mind the occasional f-bomb) this film has the same "human heart" found in Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, and Big Fat Greek Wedding. Its a great story told very well by very talented people who had something important to say. I won't put in a spoiler because frankly I want you to see it as I did without knowing what its about. I want you to enjoy it's unfolding. Whether you see this film in theaters (recommended) or watch it on PPV, Cable or DVD, I can _guarantee_ you'll se..."

💡 Did You Know?

Talisa Soto, who plays Ana, and Benjamin Bratt, who plays Che, are married in real life. They met on the set of Blood In, Blood Out (1993) where Rene, played by Jesse Borrego, stars alongside Benjamin Bratt.

📖 Synopsis

A single-parent ex-con in a tough minority neighborhood finds his personal values challenged when he discovers his son is gay.