Synopsis
After his grandmother passes away, a young Mexican boy illegally travels across the border to search for his undocumented mother living and working in the U.S.
Scores
Overall Score
68.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
60.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
75.7%
Review Aggregate
75.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 87 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, emotional, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenemotionallightheartedgrittyfamily-friendlytragicromanticupliftingfunnycoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Alonso | 2008 | $72,000 | $105,000 | (est) |
| Kate del Castillo | 2008 | $44,000 | $65,000 | (est) |
| Eugenio Derbez | 2008 | $33,000 | $49,000 | (est) |
| Maya Zapata | 2008 | $27,000 | $40,000 | (est) |
| Carmen Salinas | 2008 | $23,000 | $34,000 | (est) |
| María Rojo | 2008 | $21,000 | $30,000 | (est) |
| Mario Almada | 2008 | $18,000 | $27,000 | (est) |
| America Ferrera | 2008 | $17,000 | $25,000 | (est) |
| Los Tigres del Norte | 2008 | $15,000 | $23,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count91
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes7,770
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $12,590,147 | $18,344,306 |
| International | 2008 | $10,722,902 | $15,623,662 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $23,313,049 | $33,967,968 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $10,584,234 | $15,421,618 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,292,000 | $1,882,491 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $460,000 | $670,237 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $10,704,000 | $15,596,121 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $22,178,000 | $32,314,160 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $3,021,635 | $4,402,633 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $48,239,870 | $70,287,260 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $1,700,000 | $2,476,962 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $2,125,000 (est) | $3,096,203 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $3,859,000 | $5,622,705 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $2,638,000 | $3,843,663 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $340,000 | $495,392 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $10,662,000 | $15,534,925 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $37,577,870 | $54,752,335 |
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