The Matador

The Matador

A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...

Directed by Richard Shepard

Produced by Stratus Film Co., DEJ Productions

200597 min6.3 / 10

A darkly comedic buddy film about two strangers—a bored salesman and a hitman—whose unlikely friendship offers both men an escape from their hollow existences.

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.

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  • Is The Matador easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does The Matador end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Matador scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Matador sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Matador violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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Rarity81

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Surprise9

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Love35

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Like The Matador

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Matador

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Like The Matador, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Matador, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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