

Get the Gringo
“The odds are against him. So is everyone else.”
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.
Where to watch Get the Gringo in United States
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Where is Get the Gringo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Rakuten TV, Sky Store |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Rakuten TV | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Get the Gringo
Get the Gringo is a 2012 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Adrian Grünberg. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Kevin Hernandez, Daniel Giménez Cacho. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW.
Get the Gringo was produced by Icon Productions and Redrum and made in United States of America and Mexico. It was released on March 15, 2012, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Adrian Grünberg
- Writers
- Mel Gibson, Stacy Perskie, Adrian Grünberg
- Release date
- March 15, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Icon Productions, Redrum
Get the Gringo cast & crew
Get the Gringo was directed by Adrian Grünberg and written by Mel Gibson, Stacy Perskie, and Adrian Grünberg.
The cast features Mel Gibson as Driver, Kevin Hernandez as Kid, Daniel Giménez Cacho as Javi, Peter Stormare as Frank, Jesús Ochoa as Caracas, and Roberto Sosa as Carnal.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antonio Pinto, cinematography is by Benoît Debie, and it was produced by Mel Gibson and Stacy Perskie.
Is Get the Gringo worth watching?
Get the Gringo holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,804 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Get the Gringo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Get the Gringo
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Cast of Get the Gringo

Mel Gibson
Driver

Kevin Hernandez
Kid

Daniel Giménez Cacho
Javi

Peter Stormare
Frank

Jesús Ochoa
Caracas

Roberto Sosa
Carnal

Dolores Heredia
Kid's Mother

Mario Zaragoza
Vasquez

Peter Gerety
Embassy Guy

Bob Gunton
Mr. Kaufmann

Gerardo Taracena
Romero

Dean Norris
Bill
Get the Gringo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Get the Gringo in United States?
Get the Gringo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Get the Gringo on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Get the Gringo is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Get the Gringo in?
Get the Gringo is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Get the Gringo?
Get the Gringo runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Get the Gringo rated?
Get the Gringo is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,804 ratings.











