Is Get the Gringo scary?

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

Where can I watch Get the Gringo in the US?

Get the Gringo streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, and 3 more, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 7 more, 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 Get the Gringo?

Get the Gringo runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is Get the Gringo suitable for kids?

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

TMDB20121h 36mAction / Thriller / Crime / Drama

Get the Gringo

Name: Get the Gringo
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2012-03-15
Duration: 96 min

The odds are against him. So is everyone else.

A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,873 votes

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Availability in the US

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Get the Gringo at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under action, thriller, crime, and drama.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 10 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,873 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Get the Gringo tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,873 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Get the Gringo

Is Get the Gringo scary?: MyCinema has not rated Get the Gringo for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Get the Gringo in the US?: Get the Gringo streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, and 3 more, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 7 more, 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 Get the Gringo?: Get the Gringo runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is Get the Gringo suitable for kids?: Get the Gringo is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.