The Matador(2005)
“A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...”
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.
Director
Richard Shepard
Studio
Stratus Film Co.
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$17M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
Stratus Film Co. • DEJ Productions • Furst Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Matador?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Matador (2005).
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 and released in 2005. It is a action, comedy, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Matador?▼
The Matador has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Matador?▼
The cast of The Matador includes 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 and more.
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