El Norte (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1983, El Norte is a drama and adventure film directed by Gregory Nava, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.
Who’s in it. El Norte stars Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez as Rosa, David Villalpando as Enrique, Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Arturo and Lupe Ontiveros as Nacha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, El Norte has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Norte page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Norte tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Norte (1983)?
- In US, El Norte is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Norte worth watching?
- El Norte holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Norte?
- El Norte stars Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Lupe Ontiveros and Trinidad Silva.
- When was El Norte released?
- El Norte was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.