El Gringo (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, El Gringo is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Eduardo Rodríguez, running about 99 minutes. “He's Not in Acapulco Any More” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man crossing into Mexico with a satchel of $2,000,000—and a bloody past—finds himself under sudden attack in the sleepy town of El Fronteras.
Who’s in it. El Gringo stars Scott Adkins as The Man, Yvette Yates Redick as Anna, Christian Slater as Lieutenant West and Israel Islas as Culebra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, El Gringo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Gringo page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Gringo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Gringo (2012)?
- In US, El Gringo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Gringo worth watching?
- El Gringo holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Gringo?
- El Gringo stars Scott Adkins, Yvette Yates Redick, Christian Slater, Israel Islas and Erando González.
- When was El Gringo released?
- El Gringo was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.