Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) movie poster

Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)

"The time has come."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 61% (RT: 66%, MC: 56) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America, Mexico
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (2,352 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
Metacritic
56
Cast
Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi
Johnny Depp as CIA Agent Jeffrey Sands
Cheech Marin as Belini
Mickey Rourke as Billy Chambers
Willem Dafoe as Armando Barillo
Eva Mendes as CIA Agent Ajedrez
Danny Trejo as Cucuy
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,352 votes. Critics gave it 61%.
Overview
A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'Γ©tat of the President of Mexico. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 2003 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Once Upon a Time in Mexico was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Once Upon a Time in Mexico is a 2003 action, crime, thriller film directed by Robert Rodriguez. A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'Γ©tat of the President of Mexico. The film has been rated by 2,352 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Once Upon a Time in Mexico delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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