Get the Gringo

Name: Get the Gringo
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2012-03-15
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Mel Gibson, Kevin Hernandez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Peter Stormare, Jesús Ochoa

2012, English. Directed by Adrian Grünberg.

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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Runtime: 1h 36m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 1,890 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Get the Gringo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and YouTube TV in India.

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Released: 15 March 2012
Country: United States of America, Mexico
Written by: Stacy Perskie, Adrian Grünberg, Mel Gibson
Budget: $35M
Box office: $8.8M

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Is Get the Gringo worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,890 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Get the Gringo?

Get the Gringo runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).

Does Get the Gringo have a post-credits scene?

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Get the Gringo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Get the Gringo is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Get the Gringo on?

Get the Gringo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

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Who directed Get the Gringo?

Get the Gringo (2012) was directed by Adrian Grünberg and stars Mel Gibson, Kevin Hernandez, Daniel Giménez Cacho.