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125 Best Latin American Films (2000-2009)

125 titles

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  1. 101Lion's DenMovie · 2008 · 113m · DramaJulia, a 25-year-old university student who is two weeks pregnant and has no prior criminal history, is imprisoned for murdering the father of her child. The film explores themes of motherhood, incarceration, and justice, focusing on confinement, guilt, and isolation. But primarily, it centers on Julia and her son, Tomas, who is born within an Argentine prison.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.2
  2. 102The ZoneMovie · 2007 · 97m · Thriller, DramaA violent crime in a secluded Mexico City neighborhood deeply disturbs the residents. For young Alejandro, the situation intensifies when he finds the sole survivor of the event hiding within their community.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.3
  3. 103The Road to San DiegoMovie · 2006 · 95mA young Argentine discovers that soccer legend Diego Maradona is in the hospital in Buenos Aires. He decides to bring Maradona a tree root he found.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5
  4. 104Burnt MoneyMovie · 2000 · 125m · Romance, CrimeIn 1965 Argentina, the film chronicles the intense relationship between two men who fall in love and then become notorious bank robbers. Following a violent heist, they are forced to flee as the police close in. Trapped, the men must face their inner struggles to survive.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7
  5. 105The Pinochet CaseMovie · 2001 · 110mThis is the true story of the effort to bring Augusto Pinochet, the Chilean dictator who ruled from 1973 to 1990, to justice. In September 1998, Pinochet traveled to London for a visit but had back surgery at a London clinic. While recovering, he was arrested by British police. Could this have been the first time a Latin American dictator was held accountable for crimes committed while in power? After 500 days of house arrest, he was eventually released and returned to Chile, despite a strong case built against him by a young Spanish prosecutor, Carlos Castresana.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8
  6. 106Lamb of GodMovie · 2008 · 90mWhen her 77-year-old father is kidnapped in Argentina, a woman living abroad is compelled to return to Buenos Aires.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.8
  7. 107Silent LightMovie · 2007 · 136m · Drama, RomanceJohan and his family are Mennonites from northern Mexico. He defies both religious and societal expectations when he falls in love with someone else.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
  8. 108The Dead Girl's FeastMovie · 2009 · 115mSantinho, a young man, is revered as a saint in a remote Amazon river community after a "miracle" occurs following his mother's suicide. The film offers an intimate look at the people within this community and explores the profound human need to create faith and find meaning in the face of death.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6
  9. 109Raging Sun, Raging SkyMovie · 2009 · 191mThis is a story about love, intimacy, and fate. Kieri and Ryo share a profound and passionate connection. When Ryo is kidnapped, Kieri embarks on a quest to find him. A female spirit accompanies Kieri during his search. After escaping, Ryo and Kieri must overcome challenges to demonstrate the strength of their bond.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.5
  10. 110In BedMovie · 2005 · 85m · Romance, Drama, ComedyA chance encounter at a party in Santiago, Chile leads to a passionate night for two young people, Bruno and Daniela. After a one-night stand at a modest motel, they spend the night together, sharing intimate moments and developing a strong emotional bond.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
  11. 111Maria Elena's PassionMovie · 2003 · 76mA Rarámuri woman from the Tarahumara mountains, María Elena, loses her son when he's struck and killed by a white woman who is deemed not at fault. Grieving, María Elena relocates to Chihuahua City, determined to rebuild her life on her own terms.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
  12. 112The Milk of SorrowMovie · 2009 · 94m · DramaFausta is afflicted with a rare condition called the Milk of Sorrow, a disease passed through breast milk from mothers who experienced abuse during or shortly after pregnancy. Living with constant fear and disorientation because of this illness, she is confronted with the unexpected death of her mother. Determined to avoid a similar fate, Fausta decides to take extreme action.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
  13. 113Master, a Building in CopacabanaMovie · 2002 · 110m · DocumentaryThis film explores the everyday lives of 37 families residing in a large, twelve-story building in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. It portrays their dramas, hopes, personal secrets, isolation, and aspirations.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.1
  14. 114Horn of PlentyMovie · 2008 · 108mA large, unclaimed inheritance held in a British bank could change the lives of Bernadito Castiñeiras and the people of his impoverished Cuban village, Yaragüey. To claim the fortune, Bernadito must prove he's descended from the original Castiñeiras nuns who settled the area. But in a close-knit community where many families share the same name, the quest for proof ignites a bitter feud between the Castiñeiras and Castiñeyras families.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.0
  15. 115The Fish ChildMovie · 2009 · 96m · Drama, Thriller, RomanceThis is a story of intense love between two young women from very different worlds. Unable to accept their relationship in their society, they are driven to desperate measures and ultimately commit a crime.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.7
  16. 116Lower CityMovie · 2005 · 98m · DramaIn Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, best friends Deco and Naldinho run a cargo boat together. They offer a ride to Karinna, a captivating prostitute, and find themselves increasingly drawn to her. Her intense allure tests their friendship and challenges their boundaries.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4
  17. 117Tony ManeroMovie · 2008 · 97m · DramaA man becomes fixated on the disco dancing of John Travolta's character in the film "Saturday Night Fever."Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4
  18. 118Violet Perfume: Nobody Hears YouMovie · 2001 · 90m · DramaYessica, a rebellious teenager, develops an unexpected friendship with her quiet classmate, Miriam. Yessica's home life is dominated by her abusive stepfather and manipulative stepbrother, Jorge, while Miriam enjoys a peaceful, supportive home with her mother. Their friendship is destroyed when Jorge orchestrates an assault on Yessica by one of his friends.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.8
  19. 119FiestapatriaMovie · 2007 · 100mDuring a joyful engagement celebration between two families, one of the couples discovers a hidden family secret.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.3
  20. 120Bus 174Movie · 2002 · 118m · Documentary, CrimeThis documentary recounts the events of June 12th, 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when a young man hijacked bus 174, threatening to harm the passengers. The incident, broadcast live across Brazilian television, became a deeply disturbing portrayal of violence and a stark example of police failure and misconduct.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.3
  21. 121CarandiruMovie · 2003 · 145m · DramaA doctor launches an AIDS prevention program within Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru. He encounters the inmates who will become victims of a horrific massacre: in 1992, the São Paulo Military Police killed 111 people under the guise of maintaining order. This film is based on true events and Dráuzio Varella's book about the tragedy.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6
  22. 122BoliviaMovie · 2002 · 75m · DramaFreddy moves to Buenos Aires hoping for a better life. He left his family behind in Bolivia for this chance. However, Argentina's capital isn't the ideal place he imagined, especially for undocumented immigrants. Still, he manages to find work as a grill cook in a restaurant.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3
  23. 123La SierraMovie · 2005 · 84mLa Sierra is a neighborhood in Medellin, Colombia, a city known for its connection to the global cocaine trade. Life here is dominated by drugs, guns, and violence, with ongoing conflict between paramilitary groups, leftist guerrillas, and the Colombian military vying for control. This acclaimed film follows three residents of La Sierra: Edison, a 22-year-old paramilitary leader and father of six; Jesus, a hardened gang soldier prepared to die at any time; and Cielo, a 17-year-old mother whose boyfriend is in prison. The film offers a rare glimpse into La Sierra, revealing not only the intense violence and its consequences but also moments of compassion and faith that sustain the community's hope for a future.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.8
  24. 124Crab TrapMovie · 2009 · 95mThis drama unfolds in the black communities of Colombia's Pacific coast. A man planning to escape the country by boat meets a local fisherman.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0
  25. 125Behind the SunMovie · 2001 · 95m · Drama, Thriller, RomanceApril 1910, in the Brazilian backlands. Tonho's father commands him to avenge his brother's death. Tonho understands that carrying out this act will mean he has only a short time left to live, before the other family seeks revenge. He struggles with the choice between honoring his family's tradition and defying it, with his younger brother Pacu urging him to rebel. Their lives change when a small traveling circus arrives in the vast, desolate region where Tonho's family resides.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3