A Day Without a Mexican
Un día sin mexicanos
“There goes the neighborhood.”
Synopsis
When a mysterious fog surrounds the boundaries of California, there is a communication breakdown and all the Mexicans disappear, affecting the economy and the state stops working missing the Mexican workers and dwellers.
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A Day Without a Mexican - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-06
Top Cast
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Melinda Allen
Ellen Abercombie
Frankie J. Allison
Officer Carr
Caroline Aaron
Aunt Gigi
Yeniffer Behrens
Suzy
Maria Beck
Officer Sanchez
Eduardo Palomo
Roberto Quintana
Elpidia Carrillo
Cata
Tony Abatemarco
Talk Show Host
Yareli Arizmendi
Lila Rodriguez
Todd Babcock
Nick
Arell Blanton
Chris
Cassidy Paige Bringas
Tracy Abercrombie
Brian Brophy
Barney Montana
Pilar Camporredondo
Lila's Mom
Larry Carroll
Newscaster
Suzette Craft
Newscaster
Maureen Flannigan
Mary Jo Quintana
Suzanne Friedline
Vicki Martin
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.7x
+$8.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Arau
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Guerrero, Yareli Arizmendi, Sergio Arau
- Original Title
- Un día sin mexicanos
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.1M
- Production Studios
- Televisa, Eye On The Ball Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Jose and Friends Inc., Plural Entertainment, FIDECINE, Videocine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Arau
Sergio Guerrero, Yareli Arizmendi, Sergio Arau
Alan Caudillo
Daniel Fort
Bruce A. Simon, Álvaro Garnica, Sergio Guerrero, Isaac Artenstein, Yareli Arizmendi
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Arau
Director
Anthony R. Stabley
Production Design
Sergio Guerrero
Writer
Bruce A. Simon
Producer
Yareli Arizmendi
Writer
Álvaro Garnica
Producer
Sergio Guerrero
Producer
Isaac Artenstein
Producer
Yareli Arizmendi
Producer
Sergio Arau
Writer
Sergio Arau
Producer
Daniel Fort
Editor
Alan Caudillo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Day Without a Mexican
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What is A Day Without a Mexican about?
When a mysterious fog surrounds the boundaries of California, there is a communication breakdown and all the Mexicans disappear, affecting the economy and the state stops working missing the Mexican workers and dwellers.
Who directed A Day Without a Mexican?
A Day Without a Mexican was directed by Sergio Arau.
Who stars in A Day Without a Mexican?
The principal cast of A Day Without a Mexican includes Melinda Allen, Frankie J. Allison, Caroline Aaron, Yeniffer Behrens, Maria Beck.
When was A Day Without a Mexican released and how long is it?
A Day Without a Mexican was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Day Without a Mexican?
A Day Without a Mexican had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $10.1M at the worldwide box office (6.7 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Day Without a Mexican?
A Day Without a Mexican holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).