Mexico City (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 4.8

Mexico City poster

Released in 2000, Mexico City is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Richard Shepard, running about 90 minutes. “A Desperate Chase In One Of The Deadliest Cities In The World!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When her brother disappears during a brief travel layover in Mexico, Mitch begins a desperate search that will eventually lead the young divorcee into the capital city's most notorious neighborhood. But even with the aid of the American Ambassador, her plight is only met with indifference and inaction from the authorities. As the story unfolds, Mitch is forced to look for help in the least likely places as she races against time in a dangerous quest to find answers and locate her brother.

Who’s in it. Mexico City stars Stacy Edwards as Mitch Cobb, Robert Patrick as Ambassador Mills, Jorge Robles as Pedro and Johnny Zander as Sam, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Mexico City has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mexico City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mexico City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mexico City (2000)?
In US, Mexico City is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mexico City worth watching?
Mexico City holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mexico City?
Mexico City stars Stacy Edwards, Robert Patrick, Jorge Robles, Johnny Zander and Roberto Sosa.
When was Mexico City released?
Mexico City was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.