

El Gringo
2012, English. Directed by Eduardo Rodríguez.
He's Not in Acapulco Any More
A man crossing into Mexico with a satchel of $2,000,000—and a bloody past—finds himself under sudden attack in the sleepy town of El Fronteras.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch El Gringo
El Gringo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Philo in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Eduardo RodríguezDirector
- Scott AdkinsThe Man
- Yvette Yates RedickAnna
- Christian SlaterLieutenant West
- Israel IslasCulebra
- Erando GonzálezChief Espinoza
- Sofía SisniegaFlaca
- Valentin GanevDeputy Chief Logan
- Bashar RahalSullivan
- Zahari BaharovBell
- Blaire NoonanSpringbreak Party Girl
- Petar BachvarovTortuga
- Mimoza BazovaFemale Bus Station Attendant
Details
- Released
- 10 May 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jonathan W. Stokes
- Budget
- $3M
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El Gringo: quick answers
Is El Gringo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is El Gringo?
El Gringo runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does El Gringo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for El Gringo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
El Gringo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
El Gringo is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is El Gringo on?
El Gringo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Gringo?
If you liked El Gringo, try Extreme Prejudice, The Born Losers, Wake of Death.
Who directed El Gringo?
El Gringo (2012) was directed by Eduardo Rodríguez and stars Scott Adkins, Yvette Yates Redick, Christian Slater.