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Once Upon a Time in Mexico

2003Movie1 h 42 minR

Crime
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic566.7Rotten Tomatoes66%64%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about crime and politics, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The time has come.

A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.

Feels like

  • Neo-Western Action
  • Stylized Violence
  • Intrigue & Conspiracy
  • El Mariachi Saga
  • Ensemble Cast
  • High-Octane
  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Mexican Drug Cartel
  • Visual Flair

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Robert Rodriguez
Written by
Robert Rodriguez
Produced by
Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo, Elizabeth Avellan
Music by
Robert Rodriguez

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Facts

September 11, 2003 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
September 11, 2003
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, Mexico
Budget
$29 million
Box office
$99 million
Available in
101 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in Mexico?"

Questions about Once Upon a Time in Mexico

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Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in Mexico?

PrimeParamount+Tubi TV

In the United States, Once Upon a Time in Mexico streams on Prime and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 56).

Was Once Upon a Time in Mexico a box office hit?

Budget$29 million
Box office$99 million

Yes: it cost about $29 million to make and earned $99 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.