Movies Like Born in East L.A.

Selena is a 1997 American biographical musical drama film depicting the life of Tejano music sensation Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, portrayed by...

Stand and Deliver is a 1988 American drama film that follows the true story of high school mathematics teacher Jaime Escalante. He uses...

Nacho Libre is a 2006 sports comedy film starring Jack Black as Ignacio, a Catholic friar and lucha libre fan who secretly becomes a luchador to earn...

Y tu mamá también is a 2001 Mexican road film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, following two teenage boys and an older woman on a transformative road trip.

American Me is a 1992 American independent crime drama film directed by Edward James Olmos. The story follows former gang leader Santana's struggle...

Tortilla Soup is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by María Ripoll, based on the film Eat Drink Man Woman. The story revolves around a...

La Bamba is a 1987 American biographical drama film depicting the rise of Mexican-American rock and roll star Ritchie Valens and the impact of his...

Spanglish is a 2004 American romantic comedy-drama film revolving around the story of Mexican immigrant and single mother, Flor Moreno, who finds...

My Family is a multigenerational American independent drama film following the trials and triumphs of a Mexican-American immigrant family in East Los...

Nice Dreams is a 1981 American action adventure comedy film directed by Tommy Chong and starring Cheech & Chong, in their third feature film.

The Border is a 1982 American neo-noir dramatic crime thriller film directed by Tony Richardson, featuring Jack Nicholson and Harvey Keitel.

L.A. Story is a 1991 American satirical romantic comedy film following a weatherman's quest for love in Los Angeles.

Nothing Like the Holidays is a 2008 film depicting a Puerto Rican family coming together in Humboldt Park, Chicago to celebrate Christmas and welcome...

A Better Life is a 2011 American drama film directed by Chris Weitz, portraying the challenges faced by a gardener in East L.A. as he strives to...

Under the Same Moon (La misma luna) is a 2007 Mexican-American drama film in Spanish and English directed by Patricia Riggen, depicting the parallel...

Things Are Tough All Over is a 1982 American action comedy film starring Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin as two musicians hired by Arab businessmen to...

El Norte is a 1983 independent drama film directed by Gregory Nava, following the journey of siblings fleeing persecution in Guatemala to seek a new...

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie is a 1980 American comedy film featuring the iconic stoner duo Cheech & Chong causing havoc in Los Angeles while...

Real Women Have Curves is a 2002 American comedy-drama film that follows the story of Ana García, a recent high school graduate who receives a...