The Mule (2018)

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The Mule (2018) poster

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.

Director: Clint Eastwood
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arturo Sandoval
Cinematography: Yves Bélanger
Editing: Joel Cox
Production: Imperative Entertainment, Bron Studios, Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $175M
Original Language: en

Themes

Neo-Western

Keywords

mexico, drug crime, texas, drug mule, based on true story, old man, drug cartel, dea agent, pickup truck, small town sheriff, korean war veteran, based on magazine, newspaper or article, 2000s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mule about?
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.
Who directed The Mule?
The Mule was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in The Mule?
The Mule stars Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña, Dianne Wiest, Andy Garcia.
How long is The Mule?
The Mule has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is The Mule?
The Mule is a Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Mule?
The Mule had a budget of $50M.
How much did The Mule gross?
The Mule grossed $175M worldwide.
Where was The Mule produced?
The Mule was produced in Canada, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Mule?
The themes of The Mule include: Neo-Western.