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The Mule

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
133K
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Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
Earl Stone is a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does well - so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler. But he isn't the only one keeping tabs on Earl; the mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates. And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl's past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it's uncertain if he'll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel's enforcers, catch up to him.
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A ninety-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel.A ninety-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel.A ninety-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
133K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,762
46
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Nick Schenk
    • Sam Dolnick(inspired by the New York Times Magazine Article "The Sinaloa Cartel's 90-Year Old Drug Mule" by)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Patrick L. Reyes
    • Cesar De León
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Nick Schenk
    • Sam Dolnick(inspired by the New York Times Magazine Article "The Sinaloa Cartel's 90-Year Old Drug Mule" by)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Patrick L. Reyes
    • Cesar De León
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 797User reviews
    • 254Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 10 nominations

    Videos4

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    Trailer 2:25
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    The Mule
    Trailer 2:31
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    The Mule
    Clint Eastwood's Directing Style and His Classic Cartoon Impersonation
    Interview 2:00
    Clint Eastwood's Directing Style and His Classic Cartoon Impersonation

    Photos134

    Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood and Alan Heckner in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood and Alison Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood, Alison Eastwood, and Taissa Farmiga in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood, Dianne Wiest, and Casey Corley in The Mule (2018)
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    Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)
    Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018)

    Top cast

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    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Earl Stoneas Earl Stone
    Patrick L. Reyes
    Patrick L. Reyes
    • Farmhand #3as Farmhand #3
    Cesar De León
    Cesar De León
    • Joseas Jose
    Gustavo Muñoz
    • Farmhand #2as Farmhand #2
    Jackie Prucha
    Jackie Prucha
    • Helenas Helen
    Richard Herd
    Richard Herd
    • Tim Kennedyas Tim Kennedy
    Adam Drescher
    Adam Drescher
    • Computer Daylily Guyas Computer Daylily Guy
    Christi McClintock
    • Daylily Fanas Daylily Fan
    Keith Flippen
    Keith Flippen
    • MCas MC
    Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood
    • Irisas Iris
    Kinsley Isla Dillon
    Kinsley Isla Dillon
    • Younger Ginnyas Younger Ginny
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Maryas Mary
    Joe Knezevich
    Joe Knezevich
    • Daveas Dave
    Megan Leahy
    Megan Leahy
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Taissa Farmiga
    Taissa Farmiga
    • Ginnyas Ginny
    Austin Freeman
    Austin Freeman
    • Mikeas Mike
    Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk
    • Ricoas Rico
    Robert LaSardo
    Robert LaSardo
    • Emilioas Emilio
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Nick Schenk
      • Sam Dolnick(inspired by the New York Times Magazine Article "The Sinaloa Cartel's 90-Year Old Drug Mule" by)
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    Clint Eastwood: Actor, Director ... Master Impressionist?

    Clint Eastwood: Actor, Director ... Master Impressionist?

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    Storyline

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    Clint Eastwood stars as Earl Stone, a man who is ninety years old, broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does well, so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler. But he isn't the only one keeping tabs on Earl. The mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging D.E.A. Agent Colin Bates (Bradley Cooper). And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl's past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it's uncertain if he'll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel's enforcers, catch up to him.
    • drug cartel
    • old man
    • based on true story
    • drug mule
    • singing in a car
    • 273 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Nobody Runs Forever
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout and brief sexuality/nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Andy Garcia was ready to accept any role in order to do a movie with Clint Eastwood.
    • Goofs
      When driving past White Sands National Monument, Earl is driving on white gypsum road with sand dunes on both sides. This type of road is only found within the National Monument. The road past the monument is a paved US highway and sand dunes are not on both sides of the highway.
    • Quotes

      Mary: You were the love of my life, and the pain of my life. And I need you to know, it's all the world to me that you're here.

      [moaning]

      Earl Stone: I love you Mary.

      Mary: More today than yesterday.

      Earl Stone: But not as much as tomorrow.

    • Connections
      Featured in Toby Keith: Don't Let the Old Man In (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Siento Que Ya No Estas
      Written and Performed by Arturo Sandoval

    User reviews797

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Yet another great Eastwood movie
    Another well made movie from Clint Eastwood. His performance is top notch as well. Not his best, but well worth watching. Thanks Clint!
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    • sun-creek
    • Dec 15, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Trùm Ma Túy
    • Filming locations
      • Shaw's Sunshine Gardens - 3096 Lumpkin Park Drive, Augusta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Imperative Entertainment
      • Bron Creative
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $103,804,407
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,509,431
      • Dec 16, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $174,804,407
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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