The Mexicali Kid (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, The Mexicali Kid is a western film directed by Wallace Fox. “Cowboy hero dupes renegade murderer into overplaying his hand...by posing as band man in hazardous game of bluff and bullets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Looking for the killer of his brother, Jack saves the outlaw known as the Mexicali Kid who had collapsed on the desert. Jack joins up with the Kid who leads him to Gorson. Gorson is after a ranch and gets Jack to pose as the heir to the ranch. After the papers are signed he plans to have jack killed. But the Kid recognizes Gorson's henchmen as the men Jack is after and decides to help him.
Who’s in it. The Mexicali Kid stars Jack Randall as Jack Wood, Wesley Barry as The Mexicali Kid, Eleanor Stewart as Jean Carter and Wilhelm von Brincken as Frederick Gorson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Mexicali Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mexicali Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mexicali Kid tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mexicali Kid (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mexicali Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mexicali Kid worth watching?
- The Mexicali Kid holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mexicali Kid?
- The Mexicali Kid stars Jack Randall, Wesley Barry, Eleanor Stewart, Wilhelm von Brincken and Chester Gan.
- When was The Mexicali Kid released?
- The Mexicali Kid was released in 1938.