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 8.7/10 on TMDB across 213 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 91 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In India you can stream it on Netflix.
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 India
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-08-27 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Facing El Chapo worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.7/10 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 India on Netflix.
When is Facing El Chapo releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Facing El Chapo is already streaming in India on Netflix — it arrived on 2026-08-21.
What language is Facing El Chapo in?
Facing El Chapo is a Spanish film (Crime / Action).