The Matador(2005)
A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...
The Matador Synopsis
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 (2005) is a action, comedy, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Richard Shepard, released on May 12, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis and Portia Dawson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 535 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Shepard
- Writers:
- Richard Shepard
- Producers:
- Bryan Furst, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Furst
- Cinematographer:
- David Tattersall
- Composer:
- Rolfe Kent
- Production:
- Stratus Film Co., DEJ Productions, Furst Films, Irish Dreamtime, Bob Yari Productions, Arclight Films, Jade Films
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $17,300,000
- Status:
- Released
The Matador (2005) Trailer
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The Matador Cast & Crew
Main 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
Israel Tellez
as The Matador
- Arlin Miller
Arlin Miller
as Radio DJ (voice)
- Azucena Medina
Azucena Medina
as Young Denver Fling
- Jonah Meyerson
Jonah Meyerson
as Ten Year Old Boy
- Wiveca Bonerais
Wiveca Bonerais
as Ten Year Old Boy's Mother
Roberto Sosa
as Skinny Mexican Man
Antonio Zavala Kugler
as Hotel Bartender 1
Key crew
Directed by Richard Shepard, written by Richard Shepard, produced by Bryan Furst, Pierce Brosnan and Sean Furst.
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The Matador Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 535 ratings.
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The Matador – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Matador online?
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The Matador (2005) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Matador?
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The main cast of The Matador (2005) includes Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Portia Dawson and Adam Scott. The film was directed by Richard Shepard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Matador released?
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The Matador was released on May 12, 2005 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Matador worth watching?
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The Matador (2005) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 535 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Matador?
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Yes. The official The Matador trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.