Heli (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Heli is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Amat Escalante, running about 105 minutes. “Police corruption, drug trafficking, sexual exploitation, love, guilt and revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Heli must try and protect his young family when his 12-year-old sister inadvertently involves them in the brutal drug world. He must battle against the drug cartel that have been angered as well as the corrupt police force.
Who’s in it. Heli stars Armando Espitia as Heli, Andrea Vergara as Estela, Linda Gonzalez as Sabrina and Juan Eduardo Palacios as Beto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Heli has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heli tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heli (2013)?
- In US, Heli is available to stream on MUBI, and 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 Heli worth watching?
- Heli holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heli?
- Heli stars Armando Espitia, Andrea Vergara, Linda Gonzalez, Juan Eduardo Palacios and Kenny Johnston.