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The Matador

2005·Movie
1h 37min·R
67
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...

The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
HitmanDark ComedyCrime ThrillerRoad TripUnexpected FriendshipMexicoEccentric CharactersSharp DialogueContemporary Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Matador legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Matador worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Matador rated?

RStrong languageViolence

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

How long is The Matador?

1 h 37 min

The Matador runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Matador?

Critics70
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see The Matador much the same way.

Was The Matador a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$17 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is The Matador in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Matador?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Matador in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.