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Desperado

1995Movie1 h 44 minR

Thriller
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic557.1Rotten Tomatoes70%79%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic557.1Rotten Tomatoes70%79%

Summary

El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Robert Rodriguez
Written by
Robert Rodriguez
Produced by
Robert Rodriguez, Bill Borden
Music by
David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Conrad Lozano

Everyone

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Facts

August 25, 1995 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
August 25, 1995
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Action, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Spiteful Spit, Hand Cannon, Game-Breaking Injury +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Desperado?"

Questions about Desperado

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Desperado?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Desperado from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 131 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Desperado worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (63).

Can I half-watch Desperado?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Desperado good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Desperado a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$25 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Desperado use?

Spiteful SpitHand CannonGame-Breaking InjuryPoor Communication KillsNever Bring a Gun to a Knife FightHeroic BSoDDistracted by the SexyHollywood SilencerAnachronism StewPop-Star ComposerBig Budget Beef-UpGodzilla Thresholdand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including Spiteful Spit, Hand Cannon, and Game-Breaking Injury.