Movies like Desperado

Another Rodriguez film, From Dusk Till Dawn combines crime, action, and supernatural horror. It stars George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino as bank-robbing brothers who encounter vampires at a Mexican strip club. For fans of Desperado, this movie delivers the same kind of pulpy, over-the-top fun.

Sin City, co-directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, is another film that blends stylish visuals with brutal action sequences. It's a neo-noir anthology that captures the same dark, edgy tone that Desperado fans enjoy, with multiple stories of crime and retribution.

The Boondock Saints, directed by Troy Duffy, is a cult film featuring two brothers who become vigilantes and take on the Boston underworld. Its blend of moral ambiguity, witty dialogue, and stylized violence makes it a natural companion for viewers who appreciate the action and moral complexities seen in Desperado.

Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Machete is a film that revels in its absurdity and action just like Desperado. With Danny Trejo leading a cast that embraces the grindhouse aesthetic, it's a perfect fit for those who enjoy stylized violence and a renegade hero.

As the third installment of Robert Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy, Once Upon a Time in Mexico carries forward the stylized, action-packed flair of Desperado with Antonio Banderas reprising his role. Fans of Desperado's intense shootouts and charismatic performances will find more to love in this high-octane sequel.

The film that started it all, El Mariachi is Robert Rodriguez's low-budget debut and the first in the Mexico Trilogy. With a narrative style similar to Desperado, which is actually a sequel to this film, El Mariachi offers a rawer, grittier look at the tale of the musician dragged into a world of crime.