How long is Desperado?

Desperado is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Desperado rated?

Desperado is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Desperado?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Desperado (1995) tonight

Desperado (1995) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 3,303 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: August 25, 1995
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 3,303 votes
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Joaquim de Almeida, Steve Buscemi
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Thriller and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Desperado?: Desperado is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Desperado rated?: Desperado is rated R in the US.
Is Desperado a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Thriller and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Desperado?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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