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Machete Kills (2013)

“Trained to kill. Left for dead. Back for more.”

5.6/10 · 2,099 votes 1h 48m r ActionThrillerCrime

#260 of 284 films from 2013 #1976 of 2168 in action

Directed by Robert Rodriguez · Written by Robert Rodriguez, Kyle Ward, Marcel Rodriguez

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Overview

Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Cast

Danny Trejoas Machete
Mel Gibsonas Voz
Demián Bichiras Mendez
Amber Heardas Miss San Antonio
Michelle Rodriguezas Luz
Sofía Vergaraas Desdemona
Charlie Sheenas Mr. President
Lady Gagaas La Camaleón
Antonio Banderasas El Camaleón 4
Walton Gogginsas El Camaleón 1
Cuba Gooding Jr.as El Camaleón 2
Tom Savinias Osiris Amanpour
Vanessa Hudgensas Cereza
Alexa PenaVegaas Killjoy

Facts

Release dateSeptember 12, 2013
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$17,537,186 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt2002718

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Questions

How long is Machete Kills?
Machete Kills runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Machete Kills worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 2,099 votes, which places it #260 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 9%) and #1976 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Machete Kills?
Machete Kills was directed by Robert Rodriguez. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sin City (2005), Alita: Battle Angel (2019), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).
Who stars in Machete Kills?
Danny Trejo as Machete; Mel Gibson as Voz; Demián Bichir as Mendez; Amber Heard as Miss San Antonio; Michelle Rodriguez as Luz; Sofía Vergara as Desdemona.
What is Machete Kills rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Machete Kills?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26155.

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