What genre is The Mexican?

The Mexican is categorised as Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance.

Who stars in The Mexican?

David Krumholtz, Bob Balaban, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Mexican?

Gore Verbinski directed The Mexican.

How long is The Mexican?

The Mexican runs for 2h 3m (123 minutes).

Is The Mexican worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Mexican?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Mexican (2001)

Name: The Mexican
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance
Released: 2001
Duration: 123 min
Cast: David Krumholtz, Bob Balaban, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman

Movie 2h 3m ★ 5.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

Action Comedy Crime Romance

Where to watch

Dating from 2001, The Mexican sits in the action, comedy and crime corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Gore Verbinski. The cast includes David Krumholtz, Bob Balaban and Brad Pitt. The running time is 2h 3m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Mexican

What genre is The Mexican?: The Mexican is categorised as Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance.
Who stars in The Mexican?: David Krumholtz, Bob Balaban, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Mexican?: Gore Verbinski directed The Mexican.
How long is The Mexican?: The Mexican runs for 2h 3m (123 minutes).
Is The Mexican worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Mexican?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.