---
title: "Gringo"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gringo-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 340022
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gringo (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gringo-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gringo is a 2018 action comedy film directed by Nash Edgerton and written by Anthony Tambakis and Matthew Stone. The film follows an American businessman with a stake in a pharmaceutical company about to go public whose life is thrown into turmoil by an incident in Mexico, involving an American corporation and the Mexican cartel.

The film stars David Oyelowo, Charlize Theron, who also produced, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried, Thandiwe Newton, and Sharlto. Released in the US on March 9, 2018, it runs for 1 hour and 51 minutes, carries an R rating, and spans the comedy, action, and crime genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American businessman faces turmoil in Mexico when his company is about to go public."

### Why Watch
- Features a star-studded cast including David Oyelowo, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried, Thandiwe Newton, and Sharlto.
- Combines action, comedy, and crime genres with a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.
- Directed by Nash Edgerton and written by Anthony Tambakis and Matthew Stone.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The involvement of an American corporation and the Mexican cartel means things may not end well.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and blends comedy, action, and crime elements across its 1 hour and 51 minute runtime.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #action-comedy, #crime-film, #corporate-intrigue, #cartel-conflict, #business-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Gringo (2018)?
Streaming availability can be checked directly through platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB) under their Now Streaming and Watch Now sections.

### Q: Is Gringo (2018) worth watching?
It features a notable cast including David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron and combines action, comedy, and crime genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of Gringo?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

### Q: What essential episodes or parts should I watch?
Gringo is a feature film rather than a television series, so it is viewed as a single 1 hour and 51 minute movie.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gringo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/340022)
- [Gringo (2018 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gringo_(2018_film))
- [Gringo (2015) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/50949-gringo/prehled/)

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