Facing El Chapo (2026)
▸ Must watch
The verdict
Facing El Chapo lands among the stronger Spanish films on offer right now. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 96 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 91 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Story
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 31m — short |
| Genre | Crime / Action |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chava Cartas
Cast
Alfonso Herrera
Carmona
Noé Hernández
Rosales
Hector Kotsifakis
El Chapo Guzmán
Paola Fernández
Isaura
Gerardo Trejoluna
Valladares
Fernando Cuautle
Lagarto
Where to watch in the UAE
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-08-25 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Facing El Chapo worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings.
Where can I watch Facing El Chapo?
You can stream Facing El Chapo in the UAE on Netflix.
When is Facing El Chapo releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Facing El Chapo is already streaming in the UAE on Netflix — it arrived on 2026-08-21.
What language is Facing El Chapo in?
Facing El Chapo is a Spanish film (Crime / Action).