Machete Kills (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2013, Machete Kills is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Robert Rodriguez, running about 107 minutes. “Trained to kill. Left for dead. Back for more.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Who’s in it. Machete Kills stars Danny Trejo as Machete Cortez, Mel Gibson as Luther Voz, Demián Bichir as Mendez and Amber Heard as Blanca Vasquez / Miss San Antonio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Machete Kills has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15M 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 Machete Kills page.

If you liked it. Fans of Machete Kills 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 Kills (2013)?
In US, Machete Kills 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 Machete Kills worth watching?
Machete Kills holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Machete Kills?
Machete Kills stars Danny Trejo, Mel Gibson, Demián Bichir, Amber Heard and Michelle Rodriguez.
When was Machete Kills released?
Machete Kills was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.