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The Mexican

Seen it?

2001 | 123 min | Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved True Romance or Pulp Fiction, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $148 million worldwide on a $57 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 168K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gore Verbinski

  • Brad PittJerry
  • Julia RobertsSamantha
  • James GandolfiniLeroy
  • J.K. SimmonsTed
  • Bob BalabanNayman
  • Sherman AugustusWell Dressed Black Man
  • Michael CerverisFrank
  • Gene HackmanMargolese
  • Richard CocaCar Thief
  • David KrumholtzBeck