Movie

Desperado

“He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE.”

★ 6.9(3,145)19951h 44m

Desperado is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Desperado

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Release date: 1995-08-25
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $25,405,445
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Part of: Mexico Collection

Desperado — trailer

About Desperado

Desperado is a 1995 movie in the Thriller, Action and Crime genres, directed by Robert Rodriguez, starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault and Joaquim de Almeida. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 3,145 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desperado in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.

Cast

Antonio Banderas

El Mariachi

Salma Hayek Pinault

Carolina

Joaquim de Almeida

Bucho

Steve Buscemi

Buscemi

Cheech Marin

Short Bartender

Carlos Gómez

Right Hand

Quentin Tarantino

Pick-Up Guy

Tito Larriva

Tavo

Angel Aviles

Zamira

Danny Trejo

Navajas

Abraham Verduzco

Niño

Carlos Gallardo

Campa

Themes & keywords

gunslingershowdownmexicoambushhitmanguitaranti terrorbartenderrevengetragic heroshootoutmariachiexplosionbrutalitydrug lord

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Desperado in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Desperado is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Desperado on Netflix?+

Desperado is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Desperado?+

Desperado has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Desperado?+

Desperado stars Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Joaquim de Almeida, Steve Buscemi and Cheech Marin.

When did Desperado come out?+

Desperado is a 1995 movie directed by Robert Rodriguez.

What genre is Desperado?+

Desperado is Thriller, Action and Crime film.

Who directed Desperado?+

Desperado was directed by Robert Rodriguez.