Sin Nombre (2009)
Kernel Score: 85% · 750 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2009-03-20
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Sin Nombre
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Sayra, a Honduran teen, hungers for a better life. Her chance for one comes when she is reunited with her long-estranged father, who intends to emigrate to Mexico and then enter the United States. Sayra's life collides with a pair of Mexican gangmembers who have boarded the same American-bound train.
Sin Nombre parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Sin Nombre is an R-rated drama depicting gang violence, rape, and the dangers of illegal immigration via freight train.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Includes gang violence, a child murder, and other brutal content associated with street gangs, per its R rating and keywords.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Contains a rape depicted in the story, a serious and disturbing content element.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Paulina Gaitán as Sayra
- Edgar Flores as El Casper
- Kristyan Ferrer as El Smiley
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Lil' Mago
- Gerardo Taracena as Horacio
- Memo Villegas as Orlando
- Luis Fernando Peña as El Sol
- Diana García as Martha Marlene
- Gabino Rodríguez as El Scarface
- Héctor Jiménez as Leche/ Wounded Man
Sin Nombre FAQ
Is Sin Nombre good?
Sin Nombre has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 750 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sin Nombre?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Sin Nombre OK for kids?
Sin Nombre is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Sin Nombre is an R-rated drama depicting gang violence, rape, and the dangers of illegal immigration via freight train.
What movies are like Sin Nombre?
If you liked Sin Nombre, try Bound by Honor, Touch of Evil, American Me and Cartel Land.