1999 · movie · 2h 3m
Herod's Law
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Yes. Herod's Law (1999) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.
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How we got to 70.1
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.0/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 21 | none |
Herod's Law: common questions
Is Herod's Law on Netflix?
Yes. Herod's Law (1999) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch Herod's Law?
Herod's Law (1999) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is Herod's Law worth watching?
It scores 70.1/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Herod's Law?
Herod's Law runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).
Who is in Herod's Law?
Herod's Law stars Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Salvador Sánchez, Isela Vega.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.