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El Gringo

2012Movie1 h 39 minR

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–30%

A brutally violent, fast-paced adventure movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Story

He's Not in Acapulco Any More

A man crossing into Mexico with a satchel of $2,000,000—and a bloody past—finds himself under sudden attack in the sleepy town of El Fronteras.

Feels like

  • Action Thriller
  • Crime Drama
  • Mexican Setting
  • Fast-Paced
  • Violent Conflict
  • Money Laundering
  • Intrigue and Betrayal
  • High-Stakes Survival
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Eduardo Rodríguez
Written by
Jonathan W. Stokes
Produced by
Courtney Solomon, James Portolese, Amit R. Gicelter
Music by
Luis Ascanio

Everyone

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Facts

May 10, 2012 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
May 10, 2012
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Incompetent Guard Animal, Mistreatment-Induced Betrayal, A Real Man Is a Killer +9

  • Incompetent Guard Animal
  • Mistreatment-Induced Betrayal
  • A Real Man Is a Killer
  • Machete Mayhem
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • One-Man Army
  • Dynamic Entry
  • Impromptu Tracheotomy
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • Thirsty Desert
  • One-Hit Polykill
  • The Dog Bites Back

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream El Gringo?"

Questions about El Gringo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Gringo?

PrimefuboTVPluto TVVIX Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsStarzMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, El Gringo streams on Prime, fuboTV, Starz, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV, VIX , Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is El Gringo worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.4).

What tropes does El Gringo use?

Incompetent Guard AnimalMistreatment-Induced BetrayalA Real Man Is a KillerMachete MayhemEven Evil Has StandardsOne-Man ArmyDynamic EntryImpromptu TracheotomyBig Bad EnsembleThirsty DesertOne-Hit PolykillThe Dog Bites Backand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Incompetent Guard Animal, Mistreatment-Induced Betrayal, and A Real Man Is a Killer.