The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) movie poster

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)

"Nobody is beyond redemption."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 80% (RT: 84%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureCrimeDramaMysteryWestern

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Runtime
2h 1m
Country
United States of America, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (635 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
77
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones as Pete Perkins
Barry Pepper as Mike Norton
Dwight Yoakam as Sheriff Frank Belmont
January Jones as Lou Ann Norton
Melissa Leo as Rachel
Julio Cesar Cedillo as Melquiades Estrada
Levon Helm as Old Man with Radio
Mel Rodriguez as Captain Gomez
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 635 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
Overview
When brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated adventure films of 2005 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is a 2005 adventure, crime, drama film directed by Tommy Lee Jones. When brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico.

The film has been rated by 635 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada 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.

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) 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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