The Matador 2005
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SplatThe life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Julian Noble
as Danny Wright
as Carolyn 'Bean' Wright
as Genevive
as Phil Garrison
as The Matador
as Radio DJ (voice)
as Young Denver Fling
as Ten Year Old Boy
as Ten Year Old Boy's Mother
Director:
Writer:
Richard Shepard
Stars:
Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Portia Dawson, Adam Scott, Israel Tellez, Arlin Miller, Azucena Medina, Jonah Meyerson, Wiveca Bonerais,
Genres:
Action,Comedy,Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
2005 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Matador
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Julian Noble
as Danny Wright
as Carolyn 'Bean' Wright
as Genevive
as Phil Garrison
as The Matador
as Radio DJ (voice)
as Young Denver Fling
as Ten Year Old Boy
as Ten Year Old Boy's Mother
as Skinny Mexican Man
as Hotel Bartender 1
as Shooting Stand Owner
as School Girl
as Mr. Randy
as Cantina Turista #2
as Cantina Turista #1
as Hotel Bartender 2
as Fat Man
as Lovell
as Fat Man's Girlfriend
as Flirting Woman at Outdoor Café
as Vienna Fling
as Australian Bar Waitress
as Budapest Ballerina
as Budapest Ballerina
as Budapest Ballerina
as Budapest Ballerina
as Budapest Ballerina
as Budapest Ballerina
as Manila Target
as Young Julian in Manila
as Mr. Stick
as Additional Matador
as Additional Matador
as Additional Matador
as Additional Matador
as Additional Matador
as Additional Matador
as Lady Flirting in a Bar (uncredited)
as Voice on Answering Machine (voice) (uncredited)
as Fisherman (uncredited)
as Man in Bar (uncredited)
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