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Gringo

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
31K
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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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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.

  • Director
    • Nash Edgerton
  • Writers
    • Anthony Tambakis
    • Matthew Stone
  • Stars
    • Joel Edgerton
    • Charlize Theron
    • David Oyelowo
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nash Edgerton
    • Writers
      • Anthony Tambakis
      • Matthew Stone
    • Stars
      • Joel Edgerton
      • Charlize Theron
      • David Oyelowo
    • 152User reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos13

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:23
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    I Have Your Back
    Clip 1:34
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    Thats Sensational
    Clip 0:42
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    There Aint No Second
    Clip 0:53
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    Thanks Buddy
    Clip 0:30
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    Gringo: That's Sensational
    Clip 0:42
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    Gringo: Thanks Buddy
    Clip 0:29
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    Gringo: I Have Your Back
    Clip 1:34
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    Gringo: There Ain't No Second
    Clip 0:53
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    Gringo: Who Is Harold? (Featurette)
    Featurette 2:01
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    'Gringo' Cast On Making Their Getaway
    Video 1:09
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    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 Rusk
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Elaine Markinson
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Harold Soyinka
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Bonnie Soyinka
    • (as Thandie Newton)
    Bashir Salahuddin
    Bashir Salahuddin
    • Stu
    Glenn Kubota
    Glenn Kubota
    • Shigetoshi Yasumura
    Melonie Diaz
    Melonie Diaz
    • Mia
    Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried
    • Sunny
    Harry Treadaway
    Harry Treadaway
    • Miles
    Theo Taplitz
    Theo Taplitz
    • Justin
    Paris Jackson
    Paris Jackson
    • Nelly
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Angel Valverde
    Hernán Mendoza
    Hernán Mendoza
    • Celerino Sanchez
    Hector Kotsifakis
    Hector Kotsifakis
    • Roberto Vega
    Ricardo Esquerra
    • Sanchez's Brother in Law
    Carlos Corona
    • Villegas…
    Javier Escobar
    • Henchman
    Marco Antonio Aguirre
    • Henchman
    • Director
      • Nash Edgerton
    • Writers
      • Anthony Tambakis(screenplay by)
      • Matthew Stone(screenplay by) (story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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 reviews152

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Try it you'll like it!
    This movie was really funny and full of talented actors. Daniel Oyelowo holds it all together as the hapless protagonist. A cavalcade of goofy criminals and clever plot twists and turns keep it speeding along at a fast clip. Loads of fun.
    helpful•18
    6
    • eileensearcy
    • Jan 19, 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
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    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
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    Technical specs

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

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