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TMDB20031h 42mAction / Crime / Thriller / Western

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

The time has come.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 2,498 votes

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Once Upon a Time in Mexico at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Thriller · Western

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

US availability

6 subscriptions · 1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 2,498 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Once Upon a Time in Mexico tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 2,498 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico scary?
MyCinema has not rated Once Upon a Time in Mexico for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Mexico in the US?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico streams on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more, is free on Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is Once Upon a Time in Mexico suitable for kids?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico 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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