Life Sentence
Cadena perpetua
1979 · 1h 35m · Crime, Drama · Mexico · Rated B-15 (MX)
After being released from jail, "Tarzan" Lira seeks to rebuild his life as a bank employee. Unfortunately, it might not be as easy as he thinks.
Directed by
Arturo RipsteinBased on the novel by
Luis Spota6.2Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB6.8
29 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent or buy in United Kingdom.
Where each service has it
MUBI: available in 1 country
Subscription · 1Mexico
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United Kingdom.
Style & content
extortion
RatingB-15 (MX)
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
The Crime of Padre Amaro2002 · Writer Vicente LeñeroHerod's Law1999 · Writer Vicente LeñeroThe Virgin of Lust2002 · Director Arturo RipsteinDevil Between the Legs2019 · Director Arturo RipsteinLos tres huastecos1948 · Cinematographer Jorge Stahl Jr.Satanic Pandemonium1975 · Cinematographer Jorge Stahl Jr.Castle of Purity1973 · Writer Arturo Ripstein, Director Arturo RipsteinGarden of Evil1954 · Cinematographer Jorge Stahl Jr.Death in the Garden1956 · Cinematographer Jorge Stahl Jr.Midaq Alley1995 · Writer Vicente LeñeroBeyond the Sky2007 · Writer Vicente LeñeroThe Place Without Limits1978 · Director Arturo Ripstein, Writer Arturo Ripstein