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Gringo

2018·Movie
1h 51min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic465.5Rotten Tomatoes39%38%
IMDb6.1Metacritic465.5Rotten Tomatoes39%38%

Gringo fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

An American corporation, the Mexican cartel, chances are this won't end well.

An American businessman with a stake in a pharmaceutical company that's about to go public finds his life is thrown into turmoil by an incident in Mexico.
Crime ComedyAction ThrillerCorporate IntrigueDarkly HumorousFish-Out-of-WaterChaotic EventsHigh StakesEnsemble CastUnpredictable Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Nash Edgerton, Tracy Scott, Rod Smith
Written by:
Matthew Stone, Matthew Stone, Anthony Tambakis
Produced by:
Charlize Theron, Carmen Cuba, Nash Edgerton
Composed by:
Christophe Beck, Dana Sano, Mark Paterson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gringo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gringo legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

Gringo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gringo worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gringo rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Gringo?

1 h 51 min

Gringo runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gringo?

Critics43
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Gringo higher (51) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Gringo a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$11 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Gringo in?

EnglishFrenchSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Gringo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gringo in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gringo use?

Red BaronI Take Offense to That Last OneEven Evil Has StandardsUnwitting Instigator of DoomKarma HoudiniBerserk ButtonAside GlanceContrived CoincidenceAction SurvivorNever Trust a TitleUnderstatementThe Carteland 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Gringo, including Red Baron, I Take Offense to That Last One, Even Evil Has Standards.