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El Mariachi (1992) poster

Movie The Rerun: 1990s

El Mariachi

A wandering musician is mistaken for a recently escaped killer in a northern Mexican border town and finds himself hunted.

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We haven’t verified where El Mariachi is streaming in Canada yet. Check JustWatch

Our take

A wandering musician is mistaken for a recently escaped killer in a northern Mexican border town and finds himself hunted.

Why watch Robert Rodriguez made his feature debut here on a production budget of US$7,225, and Columbia Pictures later bought the film.

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Quick answers

Where can I watch El Mariachi?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for El Mariachi in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is El Mariachi about?
A wandering musician is mistaken for a recently escaped killer in a northern Mexican border town and finds himself hunted.
Who is in the cast of El Mariachi?
El Mariachi stars Roberto Martínez, Carlos Gallardo and Peter Marquardt.
Who directed El Mariachi?
El Mariachi was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
When did El Mariachi come out?
El Mariachi was released on 1 January 1992.
How long is El Mariachi?
El Mariachi runs 81 minutes (1 h 21 min).

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