El Paletero (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2016, El Paletero is an action and drama film directed by Michael Bendeck, running about 115 minutes. “It's about to get really cold” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the tragic death of his mother, Carlos "El Paletero" won't have a choice but to take justice into his own hands. His destination is a far away town. His mission is to recover his mother's ashes. The means in which he will be fulfilling his goal don't matter, what matters is that nothing is left in impunity. El Paletero is a Honduran western that promises justice.
Who’s in it. El Paletero stars Jorge Servellón as Carlos el Paletero, Paul Hughes Polache as El Duque, Edgar Flores as El Tuerto and Glenn Suárez as El Alacrán, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, El Paletero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Paletero page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Paletero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Paletero (2016)?
- In GB, El Paletero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Paletero worth watching?
- El Paletero holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Paletero?
- El Paletero stars Jorge Servellón, Paul Hughes Polache, Edgar Flores, Glenn Suárez and Katherine Cruz.
- When was El Paletero released?
- El Paletero was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.