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The Mule
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The Mule

2018-12-14 · 116 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Earl Stone, a man in his eighties, is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does so well that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates.

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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
Imperative Entertainment, Bron Studios, Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 174,800,000

Top Cast

Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodEarl Stone
Bradley CooperBradley CooperAgent Colin Bates
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneSpecial Agent in Charge
Michael PeñaMichael PeñaAgent Treviño
Dianne WiestDianne WiestMary
Andy GarciaAndy GarciaLatón
Ignacio SerricchioIgnacio SerricchioJulio
Taissa FarmigaTaissa FarmigaGinny
Alison EastwoodAlison EastwoodIris
Richard HerdRichard HerdTim Kennedy
Lobo SebastianLobo SebastianBug
Manny MontanaManny MontanaAxl
Noel GugliemiNoel GugliemiBald Rob
Gustavo MuñozFarmhand #2
Patrick L. ReyesFarmhand #3
Cesar de LeónCesar de LeónJosé
Jackie PruchaJackie PruchaHelen
Adam DrescherAdam DrescherComputer Daylily Guy
Christi McClintockDaylily Fan
Keith FlippenKeith FlippenMC

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