Machete
“They just messed with the wrong Mexican.”
Synopsis
After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MACHETE - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-16
Top Cast
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Danny Trejo
Machete
Michelle Rodriguez
Luz
Jessica Alba
Sartana Rivera
Robert De Niro
Senator John McLaughlin
Steven Seagal
Rogelio Torrez
Cheech Marin
Padre Cortez
Lindsay Lohan
April Booth
Electra Avellan
Nurse Mona
Elise Avellan
Nurse Lisa
Tom Savini
Osiris Amanpour
Don Johnson
Von Jackson
Billy Blair
Von's Henchman
Jeff Fahey
Michael Booth
Shea Whigham
Sniper
Daryl Sabara
Julio
Tito Larriva
Culebra Cruzado
Gilbert Trejo
Jorge
Felix Sabates
Doc Felix
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.33x
+$35M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez, Ethan Maniquis
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rodriguez, Álvaro Rodríguez
- Original Score
- Chingon
- Original Title
- Machete
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45.5M
- Production Studios
- Overnight Films, Troublemaker Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rodriguez, Ethan Maniquis
Robert Rodriguez, Álvaro Rodríguez
Chingon
Jimmy Lindsey
Rebecca Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez, Elizabeth Avellan, Rick Schwartz, Ashok Amritraj, Alan Bernon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rodriguez
Director
Ethan Maniquis
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Producer
Elizabeth Avellan
Producer
Rick Schwartz
Producer
Jimmy Lindsey
Director of Photography
Nina Proctor
Costume Design
Chingon
Original Music Composer
Rebecca Rodriguez
Editor
Robert Rodriguez
Editor
Russell Towery
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher Stull
Production Design
Robert Rodriguez
Writer
Álvaro Rodríguez
Writer
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 adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Machete
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Machete about?
After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
Who directed Machete?
Machete was directed by Robert Rodriguez, Ethan Maniquis.
Who stars in Machete?
The principal cast of Machete includes Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro, Steven Seagal.
When was Machete released and how long is it?
Machete was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Machete?
Machete had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $45.5M at the worldwide box office (4.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Machete?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Machete was composed by Chingon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Machete?
Machete 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: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).