El Mariachi
1993, Spanish. Directed by Robert Rodriguez.
With a guitar in his hand and a price on his head, he wasn't looking for trouble. But trouble came looking for him.
El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor, a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. The drug lord and his henchmen mistake el Mariachi for the killer, Azul, and chase him around town trying to kill him and get his guitar case.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,354 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch El Mariachi
El Mariachi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Part of a series
Mexico: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 February 1993
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo
- Budget
- $7.2K
- Box office
- $2M
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El Mariachi: quick answers
What comes after El Mariachi?
Next in the series: Desperado (1995) and Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003).
Is El Mariachi worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,354 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is El Mariachi?
El Mariachi runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does El Mariachi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for El Mariachi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
El Mariachi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
El Mariachi is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is El Mariachi on?
El Mariachi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El Mariachi?
If you liked El Mariachi, try Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Desperado, The Desperate Trail.
Who directed El Mariachi?
El Mariachi (1993) was directed by Robert Rodriguez and stars Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gómez, Jaime de Hoyos.