Desperado
“He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE.”
El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
Where to watch Desperado in United States
Can I watch Desperado in United States? Desperado isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Desperado there. Availability last verified on November 11, 2026.
Where is Desperado streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Netflix, WOW, Sky Go, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony One Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Desperado
Desperado is a 1995 English-language thriller, action and crime film directed by Robert Rodriguez. The cast is led by Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Joaquim de Almeida. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Desperado was produced by Columbia Pictures and Los Hooligans Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 25, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
- Writers
- Robert Rodriguez
- Release date
- August 25, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $25 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Los Hooligans Productions
Desperado cast & crew
Desperado was directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Robert Rodriguez.
The cast features Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi, Salma Hayek Pinault as Carolina, Joaquim de Almeida as Bucho, Steve Buscemi as Buscemi, Cheech Marin as Short Bartender, and Carlos Gómez as Right Hand.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steve Berlin, cinematography is by Guillermo Navarro, and it was produced by Robert Rodriguez and Bill Borden.
Is Desperado worth watching?
Desperado holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 3,307 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, action, and crime, Desperado is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Desperado
Desperado isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Desperado
Antonio Banderas
El Mariachi
Salma Hayek Pinault
Carolina
Joaquim de Almeida
Bucho
Steve Buscemi
Buscemi
Cheech Marin
Short Bartender
Carlos Gómez
Right Hand
Quentin Tarantino
Pick-Up Guy
Tito Larriva
Tavo
Angel Aviles
Zamira
Danny Trejo
Navajas
Abraham Verduzco
Niño
Carlos Gallardo
Campa
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Desperado — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Desperado in United States?
Desperado is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Desperado in?
Desperado is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Desperado?
Desperado runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Desperado rated?
Desperado is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 3,307 ratings.
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