The Matador
“A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...”
Synopsis
The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Matador Movie Trailer (2005)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-29
Top Cast
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Pierce Brosnan
Julian Noble
Greg Kinnear
Danny Wright
Hope Davis
Carolyn 'Bean' Wright
Portia Dawson
Genevive
Adam Scott
Phil Garrison
Israel Tellez
The Matador
Arlin Miller
Radio DJ (voice)
Azucena Medina
Young Denver Fling
Jonah Meyerson
Ten Year Old Boy
Wiveca Bonerais
Ten Year Old Boy's Mother
Roberto Sosa
Skinny Mexican Man
Antonio Zavala Kugler
Hotel Bartender 1
Ramon Alvarez
Shooting Stand Owner
Luz Maria Molina
School Girl
Philip Baker Hall
Mr. Randy
Rachel Schwartz
Cantina Turista #2
Carolyn Horwitz
Cantina Turista #1
Jorge Robles
Hotel Bartender 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.73x
+$7.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Shepard
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Shepard
- Original Score
- Rolfe Kent
- Original Title
- The Matador
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.3M
- Production Studios
- Stratus Film Co., DEJ Productions, Furst Films, Irish Dreamtime, Bob Yari Productions, Arclight Films, Jade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Shepard
Richard Shepard
Rolfe Kent
David Tattersall, Guillermo Rosas
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Pierce Brosnan, Bob Yari, Josef Lautenschlager, Sean Furst, Mark Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Pierce Brosnan
Producer
Richard Shepard
Director
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Editor
Sean Furst
Producer
Bryan Furst
Producer
Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer
Robert Pearson
Production Design
Catherine Marie Thomas
Costume Design
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
Beau St. Clair
Producer
Richard Shepard
Writer
Lon Molnar
Visual Effects Supervisor
Julian Bucio
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Matador.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Matador
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Matador about?
The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
Who directed The Matador?
The Matador was directed by Richard Shepard.
Who stars in The Matador?
The principal cast of The Matador includes Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Portia Dawson, Adam Scott.
When was The Matador released and how long is it?
The Matador was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Matador?
The Matador had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $17.3M at the worldwide box office (1.73 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Matador?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Matador was composed by Rolfe Kent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Matador?
The Matador holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).