Mexican films about drug cartels

List of the best Mexican films about drug cartels according to visitors: Revolution, Romina, April's Daughter, Infection, Roma, We Are the Flesh, How to Be a Latin Lover, Sun Dogs, Everybody Loves Somebody, 108 Costuras.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 7.7
Genreadventure, family, documentary
CountryCanada, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, Hong Kong, Brazil, Australia, Japan, Mexico, USA, South Africa
Duration01:25

Revolution is a new movie from internationally-acclaimed filmmaker Rob Stewart. A follow-up to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater, this continues his remarkable journey of discovery to find out that what he thought was a shark problem is actually a people problem. As Stewart's battle to save sharks escalates, he uncovers grave dangers threatening not just sharks, but humanity. In an effort to uncover the truth and find the secret to saving our own species, Stewart embarks on a life-threatening adventure through 15 countries, over four years in the making. In the past four years the backdrop of ocean issues has changed completely. Saving sharks will be a pointless endeavor if we are losing everything else in the ocean, not just sharks. Burning fossil fuels is releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere; changing the oceans, changing atmospheric chemistry and altering our climate.

Markimdb: 2.2
Genrehorror, thriller
CountryMexico

A shocking assault inspires horrific violence when a group of teens encounters a girl from their school while camping in a remote spot.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genredrama
CountryMexico

Valeria is 17 and pregnant. She lives in Puerto Vallarta with Clara, her half sister. Valeria has not wanted her long-absent mother, April, to find out about her pregnancy, but due to the economic strain and the overwhelming responsibility of having a baby in the house, Clara decides to call their mother. April arrives, willing to her daughters, but we soon understand why Valeria had wanted her to stay away.

Markimdb: 5.1
Genrehorror
CountryVenezuela, Mexico

Film about an epidemic outbreak of a new rabies virus in Venezuela and a father trying to save his son from contagion. A Russian man is in Caracas under the influence of the Krokodil drug, when he gets infected with the rabies virus and starts an epidemic of aggressive and cannibalistic beings. Doctor Adam Vargas is in the midst of all this, when he begins a journey within a ravaged Venezuela to save his son from being infected.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genredrama
CountryMexico
Duration02:03

In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

Markimdb: 4.7
Genrehorror, fantasy, drama
CountryMexico

After wandering a ruined city for years in search of food and shelter, two siblings find their way into one of the last remaining buildings. Inside, they find a man who will make them a dangerous offer to survive the outside world.

Markimdb: 6
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryUSA, Mexico
Duration02:09

An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryMexico, USA

A man eager to serve his country but rejected by the Marines pairs up with a young runaway to form an unlikely team on a misguided adventure.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryMexico

On the surface, Clara Barron seems to have it all: a job as an OB-GYN; a great house in LA; and a loving family. But, the one thing Clara doesn't have figured out is her love life. Pressured by a family wedding in Mexico, Clara asks a co-worker to pose as her boyfriend for the weekend festivities,- only to be caught by surprise when her ex- boyfriend (and family favorite) suddenly shows up after disappearing from her life completely. Torn, Clara must decide between going back to the past or open her heart to new and unexpected possibilities.

Markimdb: 4.6
Genredrama, family, sport
CountryMexico

Two young kids dream about being professional baseball players.

Markimdb: 4.7
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryMexico, India

Young Lucas finds out he's not really a human after he surprisingly transforms into a monster in front of the most popular kids at school. His search for Monster Island and his real roots takes him on a fabulously scary journey that puts him face to face with more tentacles, fangs and far-out situations than he can shake one of his new wings at.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryUSA, Mexico, United Kingdom
Duration02:19

An overview of the making of Mel Gibson's 'Apocalypto'.

Markimdb: 4.6
Genrethriller
CountryMexico

A group of paramedics receives an emergency call from Arizona, but when they get there, they realize that the victim is on the Mexican side; however, they decide to help anywayā€¦

Markimdb: 7.6
Genredrama
CountryMexico, Spain, Guatemala
Duration01:50

A group of Central-American teen-agers depart from the slums of Guatemala City escaping poverty and violence, towards the promised land of California.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genrecomedy, family, sport
CountryUSA, Mexico
Duration01:32

Nacho Libre is loosely based on the story of Fray Tormenta ("Friar Storm"), aka Rev. Sergio Gutierrez Benitez, a real-life Mexican Catholic priest who had a 23-year career as a masked luchador. He competed in order to support the orphanage he directed.

Markimdb: 6
Genredrama
CountryMexico

After almost 10 years of marriage, attractive Zoe discovers that her marriage lacks passion and surprise, and is seduced by the possibility of finding those sensations already forgotten in her husband's brother. From this premise a series of events lead these three characters to a dangerous game of revenges, secrets and passions. Two brothers and one woman: the triangle is outlined in a disquieting way. It is a bomb that triggers family secrets, the contained rage of desire and the unmanageable power of love. An exciting story that subjugates the viewer from beginning to end. Even though Zoe/Sonia has been married to Ignacio/Ishan for about a decade, they are unable to have children. She wants to be intimate but he prefers to be ready for intimacy on Saturdays only, and she gets physically drawn to his artistic brother, Gonzalo/Rohan. Then things get complicated for her after she tests positive for motherhood and finds that her husband may be gay.

Markimdb: 6
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA, Mexico

A documentary about today's young adult hookup culture and the stories in pop-culture that influence it.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genredrama
CountryMexico

Five men are hired to paint the yellow line the road between two villages in Mexico forgotten. Aboard an old pickup truck, initiated the work of more than two hundred kilometers of asphalt and yellow paint to be completed in less than a fortnight

Markimdb: 6.7
Genredrama, history
CountryArgentina, Portugal, USA, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, France, Dominican Republic, Spain, Brazil, Lebanon
Duration01:56

In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryUSA, Mexico
Duration02:03

Long-term couple Owen and Hallie are breaking upā€”or maybe not?ā€”and just as their relationship reaches a turning point, Matt and Willa embark on a romance of their own.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genredrama
CountryMexico, France

David is a nurse who works with terminally ill patients. Dedicated to his profession, he develops strong relationships people he cares for. But outside of work, it's a different story altogether.

Markimdb: 6
Genrecomedy
CountryUSA, Mexico
Duration01:33

Rudy, an American of Hispanic descent, whose south-of-the-border looks show him no mercy during an immigration raid in a migrant worker factory. As his luck goes, he is caught with neither money nor his ID and is deported to Mexico - without speaking a word of Spanish!

Markimdb: 7.3
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryMexico
Duration02:20

Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.

Markimdb: 5.1
Genredrama
CountryMexico

DĆ©ficit follows one day of crisis in the life of Cristobal (Gael Garcia Bernal), a spoilt, rich kid throwing a party for his friends at his parents' luxurious villa. A big fence and a live-in staff of servants are there to shield Cristobal from the harsher realities of life, while his younger sister Elisa (Camila Sodi), there with her own crowd, uses drugs as her chosen means of escape. There are, however, some realities that cannot be kept at bay forever, like the reason behind their parents' prolonged absence, the gradual breakdown in the villa's amenities, and Cristobal's dwindling university prospects.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genredrama, western, military, history
CountryMexico
Duration02:25

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country.

Markimdb: 6
Genrefantastic, thriller, melodrama, drama
CountryMexico, USA

Set in a near-future, militarized world marked by closed borders, virtual labor and a global digital network that joins minds and experiences, three strangers risk their lives to connect with each other and break the barriers of technology.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genremelodrama, adventure, history
CountryUSA, Mexico
Duration01:59

When school teacher Harriet Winslow goes to Mexico to teach, she is kidnapped by Gen. Tomas Arroyo and his revolutionaries. An aging American, Ambrose "Old Gringo" Bierce also in Mexico, befriends Gen. Arroyo and meets Harriet. Bierce is a famous writer, who knowing that he is dying, wishes to keep his identity secret so he can determine his own fate. Though he likes Arroyo, Bierce tries to provoke the General's anger whenever possible in an attempt to get himself killed, thus avoiding suffering through his illness. Winslow is intrigued by both Bierce and Arroyo, and the men are in turn attracted to her. She becomes romantically involved with Arroyo. When Winslow learns of Bierce's true identity (a writer whose work she has loved and respected for years), she is singlemindedly determined to fulfill his dying wish. Written by E.W. DesMarais

Markimdb: 5.1
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryMexico, USA

The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genrehorror, drama
CountryMexico
Duration01:34

Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genremelodrama, drama, crime
CountryUSA, Mexico, Argentina
Duration01:47

A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?

Markimdb: 5.1
Genreaction, thriller
CountryUSA, Mexico

A young American couple in love, Michael and Olivia vacation in Baja, but things take a frightening turn when Olivia is kidnapped by drug dealer, who demands that Michael smuggle a backpack full of cocaine-stolen from a rival cartel-over the border into the U.S. within twelve hours or else Olivia will be killed. A good Tijuana Cop is on the trail, as Michael navigates the treacherous underworld of Mexico, and he himself becomes a force to be reckoned with...

Markimdb: 6
Genrehorror, comedy
CountryUSA, Mexico

A team of reality TV paranormal investigators go to Mexico's most haunted house in the pursuit of better ratings. However, when the true dark secrets of the mansion begin to reveal themselves, the hapless team quickly discover that this house is no hoax. With zero genuine ghost-hunting experience, they have to figure out how to stop the ghosts and escape the house with their lives.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryUruguay, Mexico, Netherlands, Germany
Duration01:42

A family vacation is bogged down by unrelenting rain, as a teenage girl and her divorced father try to find common ground.

Markimdb: 4.3
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, adventure, family
CountryUSA, Mexico

When Papi & co move into a luxurious hotel, his youngest pup Rosa feels neglected and he must show her how special she is.

A Scottish orchid farmer visiting her ill sister in Bogota, Colombia, befriends a young musician and a French archaeologist in charge of monitoring a century-long construction project to tunnel through the Andes mountain range. Each night, she is bothered by increasingly loud bangs which prevent her from getting any sleep.

Markimdb: 4.6
Genrethriller
CountryMexico

Arturo BolaƱo is a mediocre insurance salesman who loves women, booze and any short cut he can find to Easy Street. He thinks he's found it with the beautiful Rebeca Solis, the wife of the owner of the hotel where he stays on business. Rebeca wants nothing more than to escape from her husband and after Arturo falls in love, she asks him to help her get rid of him. The plan goes without a hitch but just as they think they are going to get away with murder, they receive an anonymous letter from a witness to the crime.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genredrama
CountryMexico

The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words with Gods follows the theme of religion - specifically as it relates to an individual's relationship with his/her god or gods...or the lack thereof. In Words with Gods, each director recounts a narrative centered around human fragility, as well as environmental and cultural crises involving specific religions with which each has a personal relationship; including early Aboriginal Spirituality, Umbanda, Buddhism, the Abrahamic faiths, Hinduism, and Atheism. An animated sequence by Mexican animator Maribel Martinez is woven through each of the film segments, with each segment narratively connected as a feature-length film.

Markimdb: 7
Genrethriller, drama, crime
CountryFrance, USA, Mexico, Belgium

An alcoholic becomes involved in a fellow A.A. member's plan to kidnap her young son from the boy's wealthy grandfather.

Markimdb: 6
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryMexico

Rachel is an intelligent, modern-day woman constantly on the move. Primarily focused on her career as a diplomatic consul for the U.S. embassy, she's literally lived her life on the move, globe-trotting from city to city. Currently working in Mexico City and set to leave for London, Rachel's world turns upside down on the eve of her own goodbye party when she gets drunk and passes out on the street. Saved by Alejandro, a handsome Mariachi singer and single father, Rachel wakes up in his apartment with no recollection of how she got there. Nor does she remember that she rejected his visa the day before, which he desperately needs for his daughter. Romance unexpectedly blossoms between the two, but either sparks or fists will fly after she finds out his secret.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryMexico

An acclaimed journalist-turned-documentarian goes on an oneiric introspective journey to reconcile with the past, the present and his Mexican identity.

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