Facing El Chapo (2026)
Spanish · Crime / Action · 91 min
★ 8.8 Solid 850 ratings
Released 21 Aug 2026
Page updated 30 Sep 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.8 from 850 ratings on TMDB
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Facing El Chapo is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
What the audience says
Facing El Chapo is one of the better-rated Spanish films out there. It's sitting at 8.8/10 on TMDB across 850 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Based on true events.
The tension drew the most notice from reviewers. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 91 minutes on it?
91 minutes of Spanish crime, leaning action. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
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 1 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Facing El Chapo worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.8/10 on audience ratings. The tension drew the most notice from reviewers. 91 minutes of Spanish crime, leaning action. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
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).
