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Get the Gringo (2012)

“The odds are against him. So is everyone else.”

6.6/10 · 1,859 votes 1h 36m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#102 of 232 films from 2012 #1071 of 2168 in action

Directed by Adrian Grünberg · Written by Mel Gibson, Adrian Grünberg, Stacy Perskie

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Overview

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.

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Driver
Kevin Hernandezas Kid
Daniel Giménez Cachoas Javi
Peter Stormareas Frank
Jesús Ochoaas Caracas
Roberto Sosaas Carnal
Dolores Herediaas Kid's Mother
Mario Zaragozaas Vasquez
Peter Geretyas Embassy Guy
Bob Guntonas Mr. Kaufmann
Gerardo Taracenaas Romero
Dean Norrisas Bill
Tenoch Huerta Mejíaas Carlos
Fernando Becerrilas Prison Director

Facts

Release dateMarch 15, 2012
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$8,826,837 (0.3× budget)
IMDbtt1567609

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Questions

How long is Get the Gringo?
Get the Gringo runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Get the Gringo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,859 votes, which places it #102 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 56%) and #1071 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Get the Gringo?
Get the Gringo was directed by Adrian Grünberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Protector (2026), Rambo: Last Blood (2019), The Black Demon (2023).
Who stars in Get the Gringo?
Mel Gibson as Driver; Kevin Hernandez as Kid; Daniel Giménez Cacho as Javi; Peter Stormare as Frank; Jesús Ochoa as Caracas; Roberto Sosa as Carnal.
What is Get the Gringo rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Get the Gringo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48071.

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