The Matador (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, The Matador is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Richard Shepard, running about 96 minutes. “A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
Who’s in it. The Matador stars Pierce Brosnan as Julian Noble, Greg Kinnear as Danny Wright, Hope Davis as Carolyn 'Bean' Wright and Portia Dawson as Genevive, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Matador has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.3M 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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Matador page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Matador 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 The Matador (2005)?
- In US, The Matador 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 Matador worth watching?
- The Matador holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Matador?
- The Matador stars Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Portia Dawson and Adam Scott.
- When was The Matador released?
- The Matador was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.