Machete (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.3

Machete poster

Released in 2010, Machete is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Robert Rodriguez, running about 105 minutes. “They just messed with the wrong Mexican.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.

Who’s in it. Machete stars Danny Trejo as Machete, Michelle Rodriguez as Luz, Jessica Alba as Sartana Rivera and Robert De Niro as Senator John McLaughlin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Machete has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $45.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 Machete page.

If you liked it. Fans of Machete 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 Machete (2010)?
In US, Machete is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 Machete worth watching?
Machete holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Machete?
Machete stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro and Steven Seagal.
When was Machete released?
Machete was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.