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Get the Gringo

Seen it?

2012 | 96 min | Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 59K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Adrian Grünberg

  • Mel GibsonDriver
  • Kevin HernandezKid
  • Daniel Giménez CachoJavi
  • Peter StormareFrank
  • Jesús OchoaCaracas
  • Roberto SosaCarnal
  • Dolores HerediaKid's Mother
  • Mario ZaragozaVasquez
  • Peter GeretyEmbassy Guy
  • Bob GuntonMr. Kaufmann