El Mariachi (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1992, El Mariachi is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Robert Rodriguez, running about 81 minutes. “He didn't come looking for trouble, but trouble came looking for him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor, a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. The drug lord and his henchmen mistake el Mariachi for the killer, Azul, and chase him around town trying to kill him and get his guitar case.
Who’s in it. El Mariachi stars Carlos Gallardo as El Mariachi, Consuelo Gómez as Domino, Jaime de Hoyos as Bigotón and Peter Marquardt as Mauricio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, El Mariachi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Mariachi page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Mariachi 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 Mariachi (1992)?
- In US, El Mariachi is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Mariachi worth watching?
- El Mariachi holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Mariachi?
- El Mariachi stars Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gómez, Jaime de Hoyos, Peter Marquardt and Reinol Martinez.
- When was El Mariachi released?
- El Mariachi was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.