Is Get the Gringo scary?

Only a little. Get the Gringo has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Get the Gringo?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Get the Gringo rated, and is it OK for kids?

Moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

Get the Gringo (2012)

Film · 1h 36m · Rated R

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

A career criminal navigates a brutal Mexican prison, forming an unlikely bond with a resourceful nine-year-old boy.

Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), Pluto TV (free) and 3 more.

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Get the Gringo parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Get the Gringo scary?: Only a little. Get the Gringo has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Get the Gringo?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Get the Gringo rated, and is it OK for kids?: Moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.