Killing Cabos
Seen it?2004 | 98 min | Comedy, Action, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (44 on Metacritic), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Pulp Fiction, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two young men get involved with some criminals while trying to free the tycoon they kidnapped.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alejandro Lozano
- Tony DaltonJavier
- Ana Claudia TalancónPaulina Cabos
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Oscar Cabos
- Kristoff RaczynskiMudo
- Raúl MéndezBotcha
- Joaquín CosíoRuben "Mascarita"
- Silverio PalaciosTony 'El Canibal'
- Rocío VerdejoLula
- Jacqueline VoltaireGabriela Cabos
- Pedro AltamiranoNacho