Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
A guitar-slinging hitman navigates a pulpy, high-octane world of corrupt agents and coup attempts.
A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.
How intense is Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico 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. Rated R.
What Once Upon a Time in Mexico feels like
- Tone
- pulpygrittyhigh octanecampy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Once Upon a Time in Mexico
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Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico for you?
Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico scary?
No. Once Upon a Time in Mexico is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico 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 Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Once Upon a Time in Mexico have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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