MyCinema has not rated Desperado for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Desperado in the US?

Desperado streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Desperado?

Desperado runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Is Desperado suitable for kids?

Desperado is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19951h 44mThriller / Action / Crime

Desperado

Name: Desperado
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: 1995-08-25
Duration: 104 min

He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE.

El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.

TMDB audience score

Based on 3,280 votes

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Desperado at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 44m

At 1h 44m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, action, and crime.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 3,280 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Desperado tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 44m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 3,280 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Desperado

Is Desperado scary?: MyCinema has not rated Desperado for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Desperado in the US?: Desperado streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Desperado?: Desperado runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Is Desperado suitable for kids?: Desperado is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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