The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005): Cast & Ratings
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is a 2005 adventure western starring Tommy Lee Jones, Julio Cedillo and Barry Pepper. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $12 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2006. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada About?
The premise of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the harsh landscape of West Texas, a foreman’s life is upended by a baffling death. Driven by a desire for justice and a need for answers, he takes an unexpected course of action, abducting a Border Patrol agent to fulfill a promise. Their journey leads them on a dangerous trek across the border into Mexico, carrying the deceased’s body. Along the way, they face perilous terrain and confront profound questions about life, death, and the bonds of friendship.
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- border
- u.s. border patrol
- buying a house
- handcuffed
- weapon
- car
- ford
- ford f 150
- ford bronco
- shot to death
- tape gag
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- tape over mouth
- horseback riding
- old man
- payphone
- pianist
- police officer
- reference to the john f. kennedy assassination
- scream
- sex scene
- watching tv
- ziptied restraints
- hit with a coffee pot
- pouring hot coffee on a man's crotch
- ranch
- u.s. car
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- reference to seaworld
- contemporary western
- female frontal nudity
- woman bound and gagged
- ant
- antifreeze
- journey
- friend
- cemetery
- promise
- desert
- texas
- mexican
- grave
- ranch hand
- sheriff
- cowboy
- vomiting
- breasts
- porn magazine
- six word title
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Cast
Tommy Lee Jones leads the cast, with Julio Cedillo and Barry Pepper.
Also Starring in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
· 1 moreThe Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Plot Summary
What happens in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sun-scorched landscapes of South Texas, a lone man clad in army gear halts his jeep on a dusty road. Accompanied by a companion, they spot coyotes in the distance, scavenging along the rocky outcrop. As his friend takes aim at one of the coyotes, they approach the scene, intrigued by the unfolding mystery.
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The whole story of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, scene by scene
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Box Office & Budget
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada grossed $12 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 80% of what it cost. $5 million came from the US and Canada and $7 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12M
80% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $5M
- International
- $7M
- Budget
- $15M
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Awards & Nominations
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada earned 4 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2006.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2006 4 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Barry Pepper
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.
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Who is the primary character investigating Melquíades Estrada's death?
Cars in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
17 cars on screen, including the 1982 Ford Bronco and the 1989 Ford F-150.
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado Minor role
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Trois enterrements” and “Três Enterros”.
- Also known as
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- Trois enterrements
- Três Enterros
- Los tres entierros de Melquiades Estrada
- Le 3 Sepolture
- Kolmesti kuopattu
- Tri pohreby
- Three Burials - Die drei Begräbnisse des Melquiades Estrada
- Le tre sepolture
- Üç Defin
- 艾斯卡达的三次葬礼
- Trzy pogrzeby Melquiadesa Estrady
- Tři pohřby
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- Три могилы
- Melquiades Estrada három temetése
- Οι Τρεις Ταφές του Μελκιάδες Εστράδα
- שלוש הלוויות של מלכיאדס אסטראדה
- Трите погребения на Мелкиадес Естрада
- Tri pohreby Melquiadesa Estrada
- 토미 리 존스의 쓰리 베리얼
- พลิกปมฆ่า ผ่าคดีสังหาร
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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada released?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada was released on December 16, 2005.
Who is in the cast of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada stars Tommy Lee Jones, Julio Cedillo and Barry Pepper, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada make at the box office?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada grossed $12 million worldwide ($5 million domestic, $7 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada rated?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 77 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada nominated for any awards?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada have a post-credit scene?
No. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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