Once Upon a Time in Mexico 2003

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
65%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
12%
Splat

A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.

Antonio Banderas

as El Mariachi

Johnny Depp

as CIA Agent Jeffrey Sands

Cheech Marin

as Belini

Salma Hayek Pinault

as Carolina

Mickey Rourke

as Billy Chambers

Willem Dafoe

as Armando Barillo

Eva Mendes

as CIA Agent Ajedrez

Danny Trejo

as Cucuy

Rubén Blades

as Jorge, Retired FBI Agent

Enrique Iglesias

as Lorenzo

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writer:

Robert Rodriguez

Genres:

Action,Crime,Thriller,Western

Release Date:

2003 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

102 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Antonio Banderas

as El Mariachi

Johnny Depp

as CIA Agent Jeffrey Sands

Cheech Marin

as Belini

Salma Hayek Pinault

as Carolina

Mickey Rourke

as Billy Chambers

Willem Dafoe

as Armando Barillo

Eva Mendes

as CIA Agent Ajedrez

Danny Trejo

as Cucuy

Rubén Blades

as Jorge, Retired FBI Agent

Enrique Iglesias

as Lorenzo

Marco Leonardi

as Fideo

Troy Robinson

as Romero

Gerardo Vigil

as General Marquez

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

as President of Mexico

Julio Oscar Mechoso

as Nicholas, Presidential Advisor

Tito Larriva

as Cab Driver

Miguel Couturier

as Dr. Guevera

Tony Valdes

as Chicle Boy

Natália Torres

as El Mariachi's Daughter

Steve Constancio

as Right Hand

Ermahn Ospina

as Qui-Que

Luz María Rojas

as Pistolera

Mario Simon

as Cook

Bernard Hacker

as Blascoe

Cecilia Tijerina

as Waitress

Carola Vázquez

as Hospital Administrator

René Gatica

as Chief Federale

Silvia Santoyo

as Bachelorette

Juan Pablo Llaguno

as Bull Fighter

Ignacio Torre

as Teacher

Rojo Grau

as Manny

Jorge Becerril

as Taco

Víctor Carpinteiro

as Left Nut

Dagoberto Gama

as Que Pasa

Thomas Rosales Jr.

as Bartender with Gun (uncredited)

Khristian Lupo

as Soldier (uncredited)

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