Three Amigos! (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Three Amigos! is a 1986 comedy western directed by John Landis, starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $39.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- John Landis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three Amigos! About?
The premise of Three Amigos! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three former silent film stars, Dusty Bottoms, Lucky Day, and Ned Nederlander, are recruited by a Mexican woman named Carmen to protect her village from the villainous El Guapo. Unbeknownst to them, their planned comedic routines are mistaken for genuine acts of bravery, resulting in a series of increasingly chaotic and humorous situations as they navigate the challenges of being accidental heroes in a Western setting.
Three Amigos! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child with a gun
- two gun holster
- gun holster
- holster
- double gun holster
- memory
- forget
- actor forgetting line
- movie reality crossover
- movie theater
- watching a movie
- singing horse
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- guitar player
- magic
- magic spell
- teeth
- bad teeth
- metafiction
- abduction
- shot off a horse
- jail cell
- chained to a wall
- pistol whipped
- sweater
- bandit gang
- mexican bandit
- outlaw gang
- biplane
- gun pointed at head
- burro
- chicken
- invisible man
- raided mexican village
- sewing machine
- year 1916
- falling
- west
- farce comedy
- high concept comedy
- showbiz drama
- actor
- village
- bandit
- mexico
- shouting
- singing plant
- interracial romance
- cult film
- dynamite
- explosion
Where to Watch Three Amigos!
Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Three Amigos! Cast
Steve Martin leads the cast, with Chevy Chase and Martin Short. Directed by John Landis.
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Director John Landis
Three Amigos! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Three Amigos! 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 63% User score
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Three Amigos! Plot Summary
What happens in Three Amigos! 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
In 1916, the infamous bandit El Guapo (Alfonso Arau) and his gang terrorize the small Mexican village of Santo Poco by demanding protection money. In a desperate search for help, Carmen (Patrice Martinez), the daughter of the village leader, discovers a silent film showcasing “The Three Amigos” and takes it upon herself to send a telegram to Hollywood, believing these fictional heroes can save her people. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, the telegraph operator shortens her plea for assistance.
Full summary
The whole story of Three Amigos!, scene by scene
Three Amigos! Box Office
Three Amigos! grossed $39.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$39.2M
- US & Canada
- $39.2M
Three Amigos! Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 4 trailers.
- Trailer The Three Amigos trailer
- Trailer Three Amigos 1986 December TV trailer
- Trailer ¡Three Amigos! ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Three Amigos!?
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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Cars in Three Amigos!
7 cars on screen, including the 1914 Ford Model T and the 1916 Ford Model T.
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Three Amigos! Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “¡Tres Amigos!” and “¡Tre amigos!”.
- Also known as
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- ¡Tres Amigos!
- ¡Tre amigos!
- The Three Amigos
- The Three Caballeros
- Três Amigos!
- Três Amigos
- 現代三劍俠
- 正义三兄弟
- The 3 Amigos
- Drei Amigos!
- A három amigó
- I tre amigos!
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- Trois amigos !
- Три амигос!
- Tre amigos
- Trzej Amigos
- De kom, de så, de løb!
- Οι Τρεις Αμίγκος
- שלושה אמיגוס
- Üç Kabadayı
- Троє Амігос
- Trei amici
- Тримата амигос
- Kolme kaverusta
- 正義三兄弟
- 쓰리 아미고
- ¡Trois amigos!
- 神勇三蛟龙
- Tres Amigos
- Tri amigosa
- Trys draugai
- サボテン・ブラザース
- Els Tres Amigos
- Tři amigos
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Three Godfathers, The Three Troubledoers and 3 Godfathers.
Three Amigos! FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Three Amigos!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three Amigos!?
Three Amigos! runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Three Amigos! released?
Three Amigos! was released on December 12, 1986.
Who directed Three Amigos!?
Three Amigos! was directed by John Landis.
More films by John Landis Who is in the cast of Three Amigos!?
Three Amigos! stars Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short.
Where can I watch Three Amigos!?
In the US, Three Amigos! is streaming on AMC Plus, AMC+ and Hoopla and available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Three Amigos! make at the box office?
Three Amigos! grossed $39.2 million worldwide.
How is Three Amigos! rated?
Three Amigos! has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Three Amigos! have a post-credit scene?
No. Three Amigos! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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