The Mule
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Overview
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 ...
Director / Creator
Clint Eastwood
Writers
Nick Schenk, Sam Dolnick
Top Cast
About The Mule (2018)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Mule (2018) is a Crime, Drama, and Thriller film from United States and Canada. the film was directed by Clint Eastwood from a screenplay by Nick Schenk and Sam Dolnick. It runs 1 hour and 56 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Spanish.
What it's 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.
Cast and crew
The film stars Clint Eastwood, Patrick L. Reyes, and Cesar De León in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Nick Schenk and Sam Dolnick, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Mule holds a rating of 7/10 based on 168,000 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 70%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 58/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 1 win & 10 nominations total. These numbers place The Mule within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 2018, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Mule is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Mule is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, The Mule offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2018 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Clint Eastwood and Patrick L. Reyes are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Mule on your watchlist for later.
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