The Mule (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, The Mule is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 116 minutes. “Nobody Runs Forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Earl Stone, a man in his eighties, is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does so well that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates.
Who’s in it. The Mule stars Clint Eastwood as Earl Stone, Bradley Cooper as Agent Colin Bates, Laurence Fishburne as Special Agent in Charge and Michael Peña as Agent Treviño, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Mule has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $174.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mule page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mule tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mule (2018)?
- In US, The Mule is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mule worth watching?
- The Mule holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mule?
- The Mule stars Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña and Dianne Wiest.
- When was The Mule released?
- The Mule was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.