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The Mexican

2001·Movie
2h 3min·R

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The Mexican fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Deeply romantic and cathartic

  • Romance9
  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Love with the safety off.

Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
Romantic Crime ComedyRoad Trip AdventureStar-Studded CastQuirky CharactersMob StoryMexican SettingHumorous EscapadeFast-Paced NarrativeUnexpected Twists

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mexican

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Where can I stream The Mexican legally?

The Mexican is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 The Mexican worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mexican rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is The Mexican?

2 h 3 min

The Mexican runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mexican?

Critics49
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The Mexican much the same way.

Was The Mexican a box office hit?

Budget$57 million
Box office$148 million

Yes. It cost about $57 million to make and earned $148 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is The Mexican in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Mexican?

79AEAOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCA+65

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mexican in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mexican use?

Driven to SuicideTogether in DeathBlack ComedyHere We Go Again!Hitman with a HeartFreudian SlipForeshadowingTreacherous AdvisorProduct Delivery OrdealI Just Shot Marvin in the FaceCitizenship MarriageSuicide by Copand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for The Mexican, including Driven to Suicide, Together in Death, Black Comedy.