Once Upon a Time in Mexico
“The time has come.”
Synopsis
A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO (2003) – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-14
Top Cast
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Antonio Banderas
El Mariachi
Johnny Depp
CIA Agent Jeffrey Sands
Cheech Marin
Belini
Salma Hayek Pinault
Carolina
Mickey Rourke
Billy Chambers
Willem Dafoe
Armando Barillo
Eva Mendes
CIA Agent Ajedrez
Danny Trejo
Cucuy
Rubén Blades
Jorge, Retired FBI Agent
Enrique Iglesias
Lorenzo
Marco Leonardi
Fideo
Troy Robinson
Romero
Gerardo Vigil
General Marquez
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
President of Mexico
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Nicholas, Presidential Advisor
Tito Larriva
Cab Driver
Miguel Couturier
Dr. Guevera
Tony Valdes
Chicle Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$29M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$98.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.41x
+$69.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rodriguez
- Original Score
- Robert Rodriguez
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in Mexico
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $29M
- Worldwide Gross
- $98.8M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Dimension Films, Troublemaker Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez
Elizabeth Avellan, Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rodriguez
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Editor
Robert Rodriguez
Original Music Composer
Robert Rodriguez
Screenplay
Robert Rodriguez
Production Design
Elizabeth Avellan
Producer
Robert Rodriguez
Producer
Carlos Gallardo
Producer
Graciela Mazón
Costume Design
Troy Robinson
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Rodriguez
Director of Photography
Jeff Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time in Mexico about?
A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Mexico includes Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Cheech Marin, Salma Hayek Pinault, Mickey Rourke.
When was Once Upon a Time in Mexico released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico had a reported production budget of $29M and grossed $98.8M at the worldwide box office (3.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in Mexico was composed by Robert Rodriguez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in Mexico?
Once Upon a Time in Mexico holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).