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Get the Gringo

2012·Movie·R·96 min·6.6(1,804)

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.

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Where is Get the Gringo streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomPlexRakuten TV, Sky Store
CanadaPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaStanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyFilmtastic Amazon Channel, FilmtasticApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Rakuten TVCanal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max
SpainRakuten TV
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
South Koreawavve, TVINGwavve, 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
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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

Mel Gibson

Driver

Kevin Hernandez

Kevin Hernandez

Kid

Daniel Giménez Cacho

Daniel Giménez Cacho

Javi

Peter Stormare

Peter Stormare

Frank

Jesús Ochoa

Jesús Ochoa

Caracas

Roberto Sosa

Roberto Sosa

Carnal

Dolores Heredia

Dolores Heredia

Kid's Mother

Mario Zaragoza

Mario Zaragoza

Vasquez

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Embassy Guy

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

Mr. Kaufmann

Gerardo Taracena

Gerardo Taracena

Romero

Dean Norris

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.

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