Machete Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

They just messed with the wrong Mexican.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 27, 2010

Machete

Release Date: Friday, September 3, 2010 Theaters

Director: Robert Rodriguez • Ethan Maniquis

Starring: Danny Trejo • Steven Seagal • Lindsay Lohan • Michelle Rodriguez • Jessica Alba

R Action 1 hr, 45 m

3.62 / 5.0

68% WILL SEE 32% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: He looked like just another day laborer from the streets, and the perfect fall guy for a crooked political assassination. But he turned out to be Machete (Danny Trejo), a legendary ex-federale with a deadly attitude and the skills to match.

Action Adventure Spin-off

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Who is making Machete – Crew List

A look at Machete behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Rodriguez last helmed Spy Kids: Armageddon and Hypnotic. The film's writer Robert Rodriguez last penned Hypnotic and We Can Be Heroes.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Ethan Maniquis
Screenwriter: Robert Rodriguez
Producers: Aaron Kaufman
Iliana Nikolic
Robert Rodriguez
Rick Schwartz
Quentin Tarantino

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Overnight Productions
Troublemaker Studios

Production – What we know about the Machete

Key Facts

A spin-off of "Grind House".

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2010

Completed

Changed Machete movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: They just messed with the wrong Mexican.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Machete Trailers and Clips

Machete

International Trailer

Machete

Video Clip: 'Time to Roll Out'

Interview Featurette

TV Spot B

TV Spot

Restricted Trailer

Theatrical Trailer #1

Machete Release Date: When was the film released?

Machete was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 3 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 2,670 theaters. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Going the Distance, Last Train Home and A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop.