Bandidas
Seen it?2006 | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Western, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, 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 The Italian Job or The Ladykillers, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning
- Penélope CruzMaria Alvarez
- Salma Hayek PinaultSara Sandoval
- Steve ZahnQuentin
- Dwight YoakamTyler Jackson
- Denis ArndtAshe
- Sam ShepardBill Buck
- Edgar VivarExpl. Bank Manager
- Ismael 'East' CarloDon Diego
- Ernesto Gómez CruzBrujo
- Ana Ofelia MurguíaConsuelo