Facing El Chapo (2026)
Facing El Chapo is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
Facing El Chapo lands among the stronger Spanish films on offer right now. It's sitting at 8.8/10 on TMDB across 667 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 91 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Based on true events.
The tension drew the most notice from reviewers. — distilled from critics' published reviews
FilmyChill data: reached streaming in the US 2 days after its theatrical release, on Netflix.
Should you spend 91 minutes on it?
91 minutes of Spanish crime, leaning action, adults only. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- Currently 8.8/10 from 667 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A night when you don't need it to be for everyone
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 |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Action |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chava Cartas
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-15 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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