A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job to bring a man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. On their journey, the horseman finds redemption through teachin... Read allA one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job to bring a man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. On their journey, the horseman finds redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job to bring a man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. On their journey, the horseman finds redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.
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Amber Lynn Ashley
- Hippie Girl
- (as Amber Ashley)
Brytnee Atkinson
- Hippie Girl
- (as Brytnee Ratledge)
Horacio Garcia Rojas
- Aurelio
- (as Horacio García-Rojas)
Marco Rodríguez
- Porfirio
- (as Marco Rodriguez)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThere had been multiple attempts to get this project made prior to Clint Eastwood's adaptation, as the project remained on a shelf for about 30 years. In 1991, production on an adaptation began in Mexico with actor Roy Scheider in the lead role, but the project was scrapped soon after. Another attempt was made in 2011 with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role. It would have marked his return to acting after his term as California Governor, but like the Scheider version, the project was canceled before production could get very far.
- GoofsOne of Marta's Spanish only speaking daughters uses ASL instead of the Mexican standard LSM when she signs "thank you".
- Crazy creditsThe Warner Brothers logo is in black and white and lacks the studio animation.
- ConnectionsReferenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Next Year Will Be Quacked Up (2020)
- SoundtracksFind a New Home
Written by Mark Mancina
Performed by Will Banister
Produced by Marlon Espino (as Marlon E. Espino)
Featured review
A film with an old soul
Cry Macho is a film with an old soul. Clearly, having Clint Eastwood (a 91 year old man) as both the protagonist and director contributes to that, but there is more to it. Everything about this production is slow and mellow, never getting too intense. The story is straightforward, small, and predictable. The editing is calm. The acting is gentle. Honestly, many viewers will find Cry Macho boring and they will have good reason. However, that doesn't make the movie bad.
In fact, Cry Macho is proficient from a technical perspective. Although it is rather passive, that is its goal. The story is of a tired, old cowboy who is somewhat defeated by life. It is fitting that the film would embody these resigned feelings. Add in apt themes addressing toxic masculinity and the result is concrete messaging. It's conventional and understated, but this film has its merits. Therefore, even though Cry Macho is certainly not a movie with wide appeal, it should be generally respected.
Writing: 6/10 Direction: 7/10 Cinematography: 7/10 Acting: 7/10 Editing: 8/10 Sound: 7/10 Score/Soundtrack: 7/10 Production Design: 8/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 6/10
Overall Score: 7.0/10.
In fact, Cry Macho is proficient from a technical perspective. Although it is rather passive, that is its goal. The story is of a tired, old cowboy who is somewhat defeated by life. It is fitting that the film would embody these resigned feelings. Add in apt themes addressing toxic masculinity and the result is concrete messaging. It's conventional and understated, but this film has its merits. Therefore, even though Cry Macho is certainly not a movie with wide appeal, it should be generally respected.
Writing: 6/10 Direction: 7/10 Cinematography: 7/10 Acting: 7/10 Editing: 8/10 Sound: 7/10 Score/Soundtrack: 7/10 Production Design: 8/10 Casting: 7/10 Effects: 6/10
Overall Score: 7.0/10.
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- Чоловічі сльози
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Box office
- Budget
- $33,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,310,734
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,426,161
- Sep 19, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $16,510,734
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