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Get the Gringo

Get the Gringo

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2012

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.

Movie details

Get the Gringo

“The odds are against him. So is everyone else.”

2012 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 36m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Adrian Grünberg

Written by

Stacy Perskie · Adrian Grünberg · Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Driver

Kevin Hernandez

Kevin Hernandez

Kid

Daniel Giménez Cacho

Daniel Giménez Cacho

Javi

Peter Stormare

Peter Stormare

Frank

Jesús Ochoa

Jesús Ochoa

Caracas

Roberto Sosa

Roberto Sosa

Carnal

Dolores Heredia

Dolores Heredia

Kid's Mother

Court is in session

Put Get the Gringo on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.