The Matador

Directed by Richard Shepard
R
November 16, 2005    1h 37m    Box Office: $17.3MComedy, Action,
6.775%66%6.3
A chance encounter between a travelling salesman and a lonely hitman triggers a strangely profound relationship which provokes each to act in ways neither would have imagined possible. Fate steps in to form a friendship between two men from irreconcilable worlds that will alter the lives of both forever.
  • Pierce BrosnanJulian Noble / Producer
  • Greg KinnearDanny Wright
  • Hope DavisCarolyn 'Bean' Wright
  • Portia DawsonGenevive
  • Adam ScottPhil Garrison
  • Israel TellezThe Matador
  • Arlin MillerRadio DJ (voice)
  • Azucena MedinaYoung Denver Fling
  • Jonah MeyersonTen Year Old Boy
  • Wiveca BoneraisTen Year Old Boy's Mother
  • Roberto SosaSkinny Mexican Man
  • Antonio Zavala KuglerHotel Bartender 1
  • Ramon AlvarezShooting Stand Owner
  • Luz Maria MolinaSchool Girl
  • Philip Baker HallMr. Randy
  • Rachel SchwartzCantina Turista #2
  • Carolyn HorwitzCantina Turista #1
  • Jorge RoblesHotel Bartender 2
  • Guillermo RuizFat Man
  • Dylan BakerLovell

The Matador Ratings & Reviews

  • mickerdooDecember 31, 2025
    Really fun concept and I like the reveals at the end. Just needs Danny to come along on more jobs and help in seemingly harmless ways.
  • JakeysDecember 26, 2025
    I watched this solely for Pierce Brosnan and I was not disappointed. Shamefully underrated comedy hitman story.

Watch The Matador Videos

  • The Matador
    The MatadorTrailer
  • The Matador Scene: Lobby
    The Matador Scene: LobbyScene
  • The Matador Scene: Mexican Cafe
    The Matador Scene: Mexican CafeScene
  • The Matador Scene: Is He Dangerous
    The Matador Scene: Is He DangerousScene
  • The Matador Scene: Blowing Up The Car
    The Matador Scene: Blowing Up The CarScene

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