Where can I watch The Mexican (2001)?

In US, The Mexican 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 Mexican worth watching?

The Mexican holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Mexican?

The Mexican stars Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, J.K. Simmons and Gene Hackman.

When was The Mexican released?

The Mexican was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.

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The Mexican (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2001, The Mexican is an action, comedy, crime and romance film directed by Gore Verbinski, running about 123 minutes. “Love with the safety off.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.

Who’s in it. The Mexican stars Brad Pitt as Jerry Welbach, Julia Roberts as Samantha Barzel, James Gandolfini as Winston Baldry and J.K. Simmons as Ted Slocum, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Mexican has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $147.8M 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 Mexican page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mexican 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Mexican (2001)?: In US, The Mexican 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 Mexican worth watching?: The Mexican holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Mexican?: The Mexican stars Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, J.K. Simmons and Gene Hackman.
When was The Mexican released?: The Mexican was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.