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Miss Bala

  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • 1h 44m
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5.8/10
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Miss Bala (2019)
Gloria (Gina Rodriguez) finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime.  Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.
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Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.

  • Director
    • Catherine Hardwicke
  • Writer
    • Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
  • Stars
    • Gina Rodriguez
    • Thomas Dekker
    • Vivian Chan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Catherine Hardwicke
    • Writer
      • Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
    • Stars
      • Gina Rodriguez
      • Thomas Dekker
      • Vivian Chan
    • 167User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos12

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
    Official Trailer
    A Guide to the Films of Catherine Hardwicke
    Clip 1:39
    A Guide to the Films of Catherine Hardwicke
    A Guide to the Films of Catherine Hardwicke
    Clip 1:39
    A Guide to the Films of Catherine Hardwicke
    Miss Bala: Curbside Chaos
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    Miss Bala: Curbside Chaos
    Miss Bala: Special Delivery
    Clip 1:02
    Miss Bala: Special Delivery
    Miss Bala: Proposition
    Clip 1:03
    Miss Bala: Proposition
    Miss Bala: Transformation (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:10
    Miss Bala: Transformation (Featurette)

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    Gina Rodriguez
    Gina Rodriguez
    • Gloria
    Thomas Dekker
    Thomas Dekker
    • Makeup Supervisor
    Vivian Chan
    • Fashion Designer
    Barbarella Pardo
    • MX Customs Officer
    Cristina Rodlo
    Cristina Rodlo
    • Suzu
    Sebastián Cano
    • Chava
    • (as Sebastian Cano Echegollen)
    Gaby Orihuela
    • Pageant Coordinator
    Damián Alcázar
    Damián Alcázar
    • Chief Saucedo
    Ricardo Abarca
    • Poyo
    Ismael Cruz Cordova
    Ismael Cruz Cordova
    • Lino
    • (as Ismael Cruz Córdova)
    Erick Delgadillo
    • Tucán
    • (as Erick Rene Delgadillo Urbina)
    Mikhail Plata
    • Chivo
    Jorge Humberto Millan Mardueño
    • Ortiz
    Job Sarmiento
    • Officer at Club
    Roberto Sosa
    Roberto Sosa
    • Police Officer
    Lilian Tapia
    • Doña Rosita
    • (as Lilian Guadalupe Tapia Robles)
    Henry Torres Blanco
    • Pageant Choreographer
    Matt Lauria
    Matt Lauria
    • Brian Reich
    • Director
      • Catherine Hardwicke
    • Writer
      • Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The gang featured in the film is called "Estrellas" and their logo is a lower-case "e" accompanied by a star. "Estrella" is the Spanish word for "star."
    • Goofs
      The DEA sniper at the gang ambush had an M-16, not a sniper rifle. The M-16 is a close quarters assault weapon.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Lino: I Used You Just Like You Used Me

      Gloria: [aiming an assault rifle at him] Both Eyes Open

    • Connections
      Featured in L.A.'s Finest: Pilot (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Exhibit Diaz
      Written by Ryuichi Sakamoto

      Performed by Ibeyi

      Courtesy of XL Recordings

    User reviews167

    Featured review
    6/10

    Predictable from go

    You can see every plot twist. Eye rolling at its best. Wait for Netflix - wish I had.
    • michaelkfuller-72750
    • Feb 1, 2019
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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Miss Bala: sin piedad
    • Filming locations
      • Monumental Playas de Tijuana, Av. Del Pacífico 4, Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico(The stadium)
    • Production companies
      • Canana Films
      • Misher Films
      • Sony Pictures Releasing
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,006,824
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,864,744
      • Feb 3, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,383,580
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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