Machete (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Machete is a 2010 action thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis, starring Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro and Michelle Rodriguez. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $45.5 million worldwide on a $10.5 million budget. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Stream it on fuboTV and FXNow, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Directors
- Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $10.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Machete About?
The premise of Machete without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Betrayed and left for dead, a former Federale agent known as Machete embarks on a violent quest for retribution in the harsh Texas landscape. Driven by revenge, he unleashes a brutal rampage against the individuals responsible for his downfall, leaving a trail of destruction as he confronts the corrupt forces that wronged him. His skills and ruthlessness make him a formidable force as he seeks justice.
Machete Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- machete
- mexican
- texas
- mexico
- priest
- illegal immigrant
- blood
- set up
- senator
- border fence
- femme fatale
- crucifixion
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- cult film
- anti hero
- female full frontal nudity
- revenge
- sniper
- federale
- vigilante
- taco
- daddy's girl
- hot pants
- incestuous desire
- bikini
- text message
- shootout in a church
- arsenal
- covered in blood
- fight
- assassination
- political corruption
- death of partner
- tough guy
- kidnapping
- violence
- hostage
- corruption
- shot in the eye
- racism
- premarital sex
- uzi
- shotgun
- death of wife
- blood splatter
- gore
- pistol
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- wilhelm scream
- nudity
Where to Watch Machete
Stream it on fuboTV and FXNow, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Machete Cast
Danny Trejo leads the cast, with Robert De Niro and Michelle Rodriguez. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis.
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Co-director Robert Rodriguez - Co-director Ethan Maniquis
Machete Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Machete 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 70% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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TMDB 63% User score
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Machete Plot Summary
What happens in Machete from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Machete begins with a gripping scene along a road cutting through the Mexican mesa. A vehicle carries two Federales—Machete Cortez (played by Danny Trejo) and his partner, Vic Trevino, as they head to rescue a young woman, Mayra Leal, who has been taken hostage by the treacherous drug lord Torrez (played by Steven Seagal). What adds tension to their mission is Vic’s skepticism; he believes the girl is just another victim, likely drugged and beyond saving. Machete calmly counters, “If not us, then who?”
Full summary
The whole story of Machete, scene by scene
Machete Box Office & Budget
Machete grossed $45.5 million worldwide on a $10.5 million budget, 4.3 times what it cost. $26.6 million came from the US and Canada and $18.9 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$45.5M
4.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $26.6M
- International
- $18.9M
- Budget
- $10.5M
Machete Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Machete Trailer (Grindhouse)
How Well Do You Know Machete?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Machete Cortez?
Cars in Machete
45 cars on screen, including the 1986 BMW 535i E28 and the AM General HMMWV M1113.
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1986 BMW 535i E28 Main role -
AM General HMMWV M1113 Important role -
1987 Cadillac Brougham Funeral Coach Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
Machete Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Grindhouse - Machete” and “Machete - UC”.
- Also known as
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- Grindhouse - Machete
- Machete - UC
- 마셰티
- Мачете
- Ustura
- 弯刀
- Maczeta
- מצ'טה
- ระห่ำ กระฉูด
- Mačete
- Mačetė
- 攞命．彎刀．罪惡城
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- 絕煞刀鋒
- マチェーテ
- Mačeta
- Machete: Ucigaș meseriaș
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Movies Like Machete
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Machete Kills, Desperado and Bandido.
Machete FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Machete, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Machete?
Machete runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Machete released?
Machete was released on September 3, 2010.
Who directed Machete?
Machete was directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis.
More films by Robert Rodriguez Who is in the cast of Machete?
Machete stars Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro and Michelle Rodriguez.
Where can I watch Machete?
In the US, Machete is streaming on fuboTV, FXNow and Peacock and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Machete make at the box office?
Machete grossed $45.5 million worldwide ($26.6 million domestic, $18.9 million international) on a budget of $10.5 million.
How is Machete rated?
Machete has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63% on TMDB.
Does Machete have a post-credit scene?
No. Machete has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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