Bandidas (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2006, Bandidas is an action, comedy, crime and western film directed by Joachim Rønning, running about 93 minutes. “Being bad never looked so good!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set in the late 19th century. When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.

Who’s in it. Bandidas stars Penélope Cruz as Maria Alvarez, Salma Hayek Pinault as Sara Sandoval, Steve Zahn as Quentin and Dwight Yoakam as Tyler Jackson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bandidas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Bandidas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bandidas 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 Bandidas (2006)?
In US, Bandidas is available to 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 Bandidas worth watching?
Bandidas holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bandidas?
Bandidas stars Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek Pinault, Steve Zahn, Dwight Yoakam and Denis Arndt.
When was Bandidas released?
Bandidas was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.