The Matador (2005)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Matador
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+, Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| India | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max | Rakuten TV, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Rakuten TV, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | Amazon Prime Video, Looke | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Cineasterna | Viaplay, SF Anytime | SF Anytime |
| Poland | CDA | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Matador in 26 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. The Matador is a Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 2005-05-12, runtime 97 minutes.
Is The Matador worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Matador 6.3 out of 10 from 550 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Matador?
In the United States, The Matador streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ and Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Shepard
Cast
- Pierce Brosnan as Julian Noble
- Greg Kinnear as Danny Wright
- Hope Davis as Carolyn 'Bean' Wright
- Portia Dawson as Genevive
- Adam Scott as Phil Garrison
- Israel Tellez as The Matador
- Arlin Miller as Radio DJ (voice)
- Azucena Medina as Young Denver Fling
- Jonah Meyerson as Ten Year Old Boy
- Wiveca Bonerais as Ten Year Old Boy's Mother
- Roberto Sosa as Skinny Mexican Man
- Antonio Zavala Kugler as Hotel Bartender 1
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Sources
Details and the 6.3/10 rating from The Matador on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.