Get the Gringo

Get the Gringo

2012 · 96 min · EN · R · 6.6 (1,879 votes)
Dir. Adrian Grünberg · Starring Mel Gibson, Kevin Hernandez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Peter Stormare, Jesús Ochoa, Roberto Sosa · Music Antonio Pinto

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

ActionThrillerCrimeDrama

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.

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This is a raw, sun-drenched ride through a corrupt world, feeling both cynical and surprisingly resourceful. It's a tense, propulsive experience, blending gritty action with a dark, street-smart wit. Expect a tough, no-nonsense vibe where survival dictates every move.

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