Pulling Strings (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pulling Strings is a 2013 romantic comedy directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra, starring Tom Arnold, Stockard Channing and Omar Chaparro. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $13.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Pedro Pablo Ibarra
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pulling Strings About?
The premise of Pulling Strings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two mariachi musicians, Alejandro and Canicas, navigate the vibrant streets of Mexico City, striving to support Alejandro's young daughter. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet Rachel, a determined embassy worker. Hoping to secure a visa for his daughter, Alejandro and Canicas embark on a hilarious and memorable adventure to win Rachel over, leading to a charming comedy-romance.
Pulling Strings Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- incident
- customs
- travel
- mexican american
Pulling Strings Cast
Tom Arnold leads the cast, with Stockard Channing and Omar Chaparro. Directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pedro Pablo Ibarra
Also Starring in Pulling Strings
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Pulling Strings Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pulling Strings 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Pulling Strings Plot Summary
What happens in Pulling Strings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling streets of Mexico City, Alejandro Fernandez, a devoted mariachi singer, grapples with the haunting memories of his late wife, which leave an emotional void that shadows his daily life. His daughter, Maria, often feels overlooked as Alejandro’s career takes precedence over their relationship. In an effort to enhance their circumstances, Alejandro dreams of securing a visa for Maria to stay with her grandparents in Arizona. However, this aspiration is shattered when Rachel Simons, an intelligent diplomat, declines his request for the required documentation.
Full summary
The whole story of Pulling Strings, scene by scene
Pulling Strings Box Office
Pulling Strings grossed $13.7 million worldwide. $5.8 million came from the US and Canada and $7.9 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
- International
- $7.9M
Pulling Strings Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pulling Strings.
How Well Do You Know Pulling Strings?
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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What profession does Alejandro Fernandez hold?
Cars in Pulling Strings
15 cars on screen, including the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2004 Nissan Tsuru.
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta A4 Typ 1J Minor role
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Movies Like Pulling Strings
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mariachi Gringo, The Girl from Mexico and My Father’s Mexican Wedding.
Pulling Strings FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Pulling Strings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pulling Strings?
Pulling Strings runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Pulling Strings released?
Pulling Strings was released on October 4, 2013.
Who directed Pulling Strings?
Pulling Strings was directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra.
More films by Pedro Pablo Ibarra Who is in the cast of Pulling Strings?
Pulling Strings stars Tom Arnold, Stockard Channing and Omar Chaparro, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Pulling Strings make at the box office?
Pulling Strings grossed $13.7 million worldwide ($5.8 million domestic, $7.9 million international).
How is Pulling Strings rated?
Pulling Strings has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Pulling Strings have a post-credit scene?
No. Pulling Strings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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