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Machete Kills

2013·Movie
1h 48min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic415.9Rotten Tomatoes29%35%
IMDb5.6Metacritic415.9Rotten Tomatoes29%35%

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some dark humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Trained to kill. Left for dead. Back for more.

Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.
Exploitation ActionGrindhouse AestheticOver-the-Top ViolenceDarkly HumorousSatirical ElementsB-Movie SensibilityAction SpectaclePulp Fiction

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Rodriguez, Beatrice Bellino
Written by:
Robert Rodriguez, Marcel Rodriguez, Kyle Ward
Produced by:
Robert Rodriguez, Mary Vernieu, Douglas Aarniokoski
Composed by:
Robert Rodriguez, Catherine Harper, Paula Fairfield

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Questions about Machete Kills

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Where can I stream Machete Kills legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+Plex

Machete Kills is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Machete Kills worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Machete Kills rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Machete Kills?

1 h 48 min

Machete Kills runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Machete Kills?

Critics35
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Machete Kills higher (50) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Machete Kills a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$18 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What language is Machete Kills in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Machete Kills?

41ADAEATAUBEBYCACHCLCOCZDEDKEG+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Machete Kills in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Machete Kills use?

Neck SnapPhallic WeaponDisproportionate RetributionCar FuElite MookLeave No WitnessesOur Presidents Are DifferentTrash TalkDynamic EntryActor AllusionCat FightHero of Another Storyand 137 more

TV Tropes lists 149 storytelling tropes for Machete Kills, including Neck Snap, Phallic Weapon, Disproportionate Retribution.