Gringo (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2018, Gringo is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Nash Edgerton, running about 111 minutes. “An American corporation, the Mexican cartel, chances are this won't end well.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An American businessman with a stake in a pharmaceutical company that's about to go public finds his life is thrown into turmoil by an incident in Mexico.

Who’s in it. Gringo stars David Oyelowo as Harold Soyinka, Joel Edgerton as Richard Rusk, Charlize Theron as Elaine Markinson and Amanda Seyfried as Sunny, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Gringo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gringo page.

If you liked it. Fans of 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 Gringo (2018)?
In US, Gringo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gringo worth watching?
Gringo holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gringo?
Gringo stars David Oyelowo, Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried and Sharlto Copley.
When was Gringo released?
Gringo was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.