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Gringo

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
30K
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Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Thandiwe Newton, David Oyelowo, Amanda Seyfried, Diego Cataño, Sharlto Copley, and Rodrigo Corea in Gringo (2018)
A mix of dark comedy, white-knuckle action, and dramatic intrigue, 'Gringo' takes mild-mannered businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) to Mexico, where he finds himself at the mercy of his back-stabbing business colleagues back home, local drug lords, and a morally conflicted black-ops mercenary.
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  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime

GRINGO, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the... Read allGRINGO, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal.GRINGO, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
30K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nash Edgerton
  • Writers
    • Anthony Tambakis(screenplay by)
    • Matthew Stone(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Joel Edgerton
    • Charlize Theron
    • David Oyelowo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nash Edgerton
  • Writers
    • Anthony Tambakis(screenplay by)
    • Matthew Stone(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Joel Edgerton
    • Charlize Theron
    • David Oyelowo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 146User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos8

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:25
    Trailer #2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:23
    Official Trailer
    I Have Your Back
    Clip 1:34
    I Have Your Back
    Thats Sensational
    Clip 0:42
    Thats Sensational
    There Aint No Second
    Clip 0:53
    There Aint No Second
    Thanks Buddy
    Clip 0:30
    Thanks Buddy
    'Gringo' Cast On Making Their Getaway
    Video 1:09
    'Gringo' Cast On Making Their Getaway
    Who Is Harold?
    Video 2:01
    Who Is Harold?

    Photos98

    Charlize Theron and David Oyelowo in Gringo (2018)
    David Oyelowo and Sharlto Copley in Gringo (2018)
    Nash Edgerton and David Oyelowo in Gringo (2018)
    Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, and David Oyelowo in Gringo (2018)
    David Oyelowo in Gringo (2018)
    Gringo (2018)
    Gringo (2018)
    Diego Cataño and Rodrigo Corea in Gringo (2018)
    Charlize Theron in Gringo (2018)
    David Oyelowo in Gringo (2018)
    Amanda Seyfried in Gringo (2018)
    Joel Edgerton in Gringo (2018)

    Top cast

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    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Richard Ruskas Richard Rusk
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Elaine Markinsonas Elaine Markinson
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Harold Soyinkaas Harold Soyinka
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Bonnie Soyinkaas Bonnie Soyinka
    Bashir Salahuddin
    Bashir Salahuddin
    • Stuas Stu
    Glenn Kubota
    Glenn Kubota
    • Shigetoshi Yasumuraas Shigetoshi Yasumura
    Melonie Diaz
    Melonie Diaz
    • Miaas Mia
    Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried
    • Sunnyas Sunny
    Harry Treadaway
    Harry Treadaway
    • Milesas Miles
    Theo Taplitz
    Theo Taplitz
    • Justinas Justin
    Paris Jackson
    Paris Jackson
    • Nellyas Nelly
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Angel Valverdeas Angel Valverde
    Hernán Mendoza
    Hernán Mendoza
    • Celerino Sanchezas Celerino Sanchez
    Hector Kotsifakis
    Hector Kotsifakis
    • Roberto Vegaas Roberto Vega
    Ricardo Esquerra
    • Sanchez's Brother in Lawas Sanchez's Brother in Law
    Carlos Corona
    • Villegasas Villegas…
    Javier Escobar
    • Henchmanas Henchman
    Marco Antonio Aguirre
    • Henchmanas Henchman
    • Director
      • Nash Edgerton
    • Writers
      • Anthony Tambakis(screenplay by)
      • Matthew Stone(screenplay by) (story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    An exhilarating mix of dark comedy, white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, Gringo joyrides into Mexico, where mild-mannered businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) finds himself at the mercy of his back-stabbing business colleagues back home, local drug lords and a morally conflicted black-ops mercenary. Crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal, Harold battles to survive his increasingly dangerous situation in ways that raise the question: Is he out of his depth - or two steps ahead? —Amazon Studios
    • singing in a car
    • rapping in a car
    • singing along with radio
    • american abroad
    • american in mexico
    • 48 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An American Corporation, The Mexican Cartel, Chances Are This Won't End Well.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • rated R for language throughout, violence and sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The character of Harold was rewritten to have a Nigerian background after David Oyelowo was cast. Oyelowo pitched director Nash Edgerton on the earnest naivety that such a character could bring.
    • Goofs
      When the bartender calls Black Panther to come after Harold, his phone's screen stays on, showing the actual time, instead of going blank.
    • Quotes

      Harold Soyinka: [Referring to Peter and Judas from the Bible] One was a man who had a crisis of faith and the other was a man who sold his soul for personal gain. So, you have to decide which one you want to be.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Kevin Hart/Nash Edgerton (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Gettin' Jiggy wit It
      Written by Nile Rodgers, Tone, James Alexander, Ben Cauley, Bernard Edwards, David Porter, Harvey Joe Henderson (as Harvey Henderson), Joey Robinson (as Joseph Robinson), Larry Dodson (as Larry Dodson), Will Smith (as Willard Smith), Willie Hall, Winston Allen Stewart (as Winston Stewart)

      Performed by Will Smith

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

      Contains samples from "He's the Greatest Dancer"

      Performed by Sister Sledge

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

      Contains Samples from "Sang and Dance"

      Performed by The Bar-Kays (as Bar-Kays)

      Courtesy of Concord Music Group, Inc.

    User reviews146

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    How can anyone not enjoy this movie.
    Ok it's not the smartest story line but it was what it was supposed to be just a fun, story of an underdog. I can't stand 1 and 2 raters small minds for small reviews. Strong 7.5 not quite an 8 though
    helpful•22
    7
    • marie-brad
    • Mar 16, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
      • Yoruba
    • Also known as
      • American Express
    • Filming locations
      • Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Blue-Tongue Films
      • Denver and Delilah Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,969,853
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,722,420
      • Mar 11, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,001,627
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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