Get the Gringo (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, Get the Gringo is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Adrian Grünberg, running about 96 minutes. “The odds are against him. So is everyone else.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.
Who’s in it. Get the Gringo stars Mel Gibson as Driver, Kevin Hernandez as Kid, Daniel Giménez Cacho as Javi and Peter Stormare as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Get the 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Get the Gringo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get the 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 Get the Gringo (2012)?
- In US, Get the Gringo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Get the Gringo worth watching?
- Get the Gringo holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get the Gringo?
- Get the Gringo stars Mel Gibson, Kevin Hernandez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Peter Stormare and Jesús Ochoa.
- When was Get the Gringo released?
- Get the Gringo was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.