The Best Luis Valdez Movies, Ranked
8 credits from 1975 to 2026, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is La Bamba (1987) with $54.2M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Luis Valdez Movies
The most recent films Luis Valdez is credited on, newest first — starting with The Cisco Kid (1994). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Luis Valdez Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Luis Valdez films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Luis Valdez movie?
La Bamba (1987) made the most at the box office, with $54.2M worldwide, followed by Zoot Suit (1981) with $3.26M. Together, Luis Valdez's films with box office figures have made $57.6M.
What is the best Luis Valdez biography movie?
La Bamba (1987) is the best-rated of Luis Valdez's biography films. In other genres: Zoot Suit (drama).
What is the newest Luis Valdez movie?
The newest film on Luis Valdez's filmography is American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026), with Luis Valdez as Self.
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