Get the Gringo
Get the Gringo

Get the Gringo

2012Movie96 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Adrian GrünbergGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A wanted criminal, known only as Driver, is arrested and thrown into a violent, corrupt Mexican prison. While navigating the treacherous prison system, he must rely on his wits and resourcefulness to survive and protect his son. He also seeks to strike a deal with the U.S. Embassy to escape his predicament.

Critical Reception

Get the Gringo received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Mel Gibson's performance and the film's gritty tone and dark humor. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and the violence excessive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mel Gibson delivers a compelling performance as a hardened criminal.
  • The film offers a brutal and unflinching look at life inside a Mexican prison.
  • While often entertaining, the plot occasionally falters and the violence can be gratuitous.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's action-packed plot and Mel Gibson's return to a gritty role. Some viewers found the violence to be over-the-top, but many enjoyed the dark humor and the unique setting.

Fun Fact

Mel Gibson not only stars in 'Get the Gringo' but also co-wrote the screenplay and produced the film.

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Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I have always liked Mel Gibson and I really do not care how drunk or politically incorrect he might be. I still like to see him in movies and this is a surprisingly good movie. The movie had a proper theatrical premier in most countries exc...