Machete Kills (2013)
An ex-Federale battles a madman and a billionaire arms dealer in a relentless, raunchy, high-octane thrill ride.
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.
How intense is Machete Kills?
Machete Kills is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a party watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad and raunchy. Rated R.
What Machete Kills feels like
- Tone
- campypulpygrittyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- broad and big, raunchy
- Best for
- PartyLate night
Where to stream Machete Kills
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Is Machete Kills for you?
Is Machete Kills scary?
No. Machete Kills is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Machete Kills gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Machete Kills sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Machete Kills 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 Kills?
Machete Kills runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Machete Kills?
Machete Kills is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Machete Kills have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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