¡Three Amigos!

They're down on their luck and up to their necks in señoritas, margaritas, banditos and bullets!

1986 • 103 min • Comedy · Western · Action

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Synopsis

A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1194 reviews

100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
63 Audience · 1191 · 47%

Three unemployed silent film stars are mistaken for real heroes by a Mexican village terrorized by a bandit. Hilarity ensues as they try to live up to the expectations while navigating real dangers.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Mild cartoonish violence with guns
Some characters drink alcohol
Brief suggestive dialogue and situations
Moments of peril for the main characters

What it models well

Bravery and courage
Standing up for others
Friendship and teamwork
The power of belief

Talk about it after

What makes a true hero?
The difference between acting and reality
Cultural differences and misunderstandings

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Top billed cast

Director: John Landis • Crew: Lorne Michaels, Randy Newman, Steve Martin

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Reviewer notes

Recommended
<em>'¡Three Amigos!'</em> didn't quite hit for me. I was expecting to enjoy this 1986 film, if only because of the three leads - Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short. I like them from other things, admittedly I've only seen Chase once or twice but Short and, particularly, Martin are actors I appreciate. This flick, though, just didn't click into gear.…
r96sk, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Just an all around fun and light-hearted comedy, one that I haven't seen in a long time (probably some time in the early 90s). Not a comedy classic but one that generates plenty of smiles and laughs. **3.75/5**
JPV852, TMDB Community

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***Hilarious comedy Western with Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short*** Three silent movie stars in 1916 (Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short) are mistaken for real heroes by a beautiful Hispanic woman (Patrice Martinez) and hired to rid an oppressed Mexican village of El Guapo (Alfonso Arau) and his banditos.…
Wuchak, TMDB Community