Machete (2010)
A betrayed ex-Federale unleashes a relentless, high-octane rampage of gritty, raunchy, and pulpy revenge.
After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
How intense is Machete?
Machete is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad and raunchy. Rated R.
What Machete feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpycampyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- broad and big, raunchy
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Machete
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Is Machete for you?
Is Machete scary?
No. Machete is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Machete gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Machete sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Machete OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Machete?
Machete runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Machete?
Machete is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Machete have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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