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Get the Gringo

2012·Movie
1h 36min·R
60
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

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 WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

The odds are against him. So is everyone else.

A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.
Gritty Action ThrillerMexican Prison DramaRevenge PlotDynamic Duo (Adult-Child)High-Octane Chase ScenesCriminal UnderworldSurvival StoryFast-Paced & ViolentDarkly Humorous

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Get the Gringo legally?

Get the Gringo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, 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 Get the Gringo worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Get the Gringo rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Get the Gringo?

1 h 36 min

Get the Gringo runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Get the Gringo?

Critics70
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Get the Gringo much the same way.

Was Get the Gringo a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.

What language is Get the Gringo in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Get the Gringo?

45ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDK+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Get the Gringo in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Get the Gringo use?

Siblings in CrimeAgony of the FeetShout-OutAt Least I Admit ItFearsome FootImprobable Infant SurvivalThicker Than WaterEven Evil Has Loved OnesOh, Crap!What Happened to the Mouse?Would Hurt a ChildRight Under Their Nosesand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for Get the Gringo, including Siblings in Crime, Agony of the Feet, Shout-Out.