The Matador
2005, English. Directed by Richard Shepard.
A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...
The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- 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 550 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Matador
The Matador is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard ShepardDirector
- Pierce BrosnanJulian Noble
- Greg KinnearDanny Wright
- Hope DavisCarolyn 'Bean' Wright
- Portia DawsonGenevive
- Adam ScottPhil Garrison
- Israel TellezThe Matador
- Arlin MillerRadio DJ (voice)
- Azucena MedinaYoung Denver Fling
- Jonah MeyersonTen Year Old Boy
- Wiveca BoneraisTen Year Old Boy's Mother
- Roberto SosaSkinny Mexican Man
- Antonio Zavala KuglerHotel Bartender 1
Details
- Released
- 12 May 2005
- Country
- Germany, Mexico, United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Shepard
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $17M
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The Matador: quick answers
Is The Matador worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 550 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Matador?
The Matador runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Matador have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Matador. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Matador parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Matador is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Matador on?
The Matador is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Matador?
If you liked The Matador, try Suicide Kings, Smokin' Aces, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard.
Who directed The Matador?
The Matador (2005) was directed by Richard Shepard and stars Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis.