The Mexican (2001)

The Mexican parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is The Mexican?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Mexican rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with strong violence and frequent strong language.

What is The Mexican about?

Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.

Cast and crew

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• “funny but not stupid, under two hours”
• “a movie that will make me cry”
• “a fun halloween movie, not too scary”

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