The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Watch TrailerWhen brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | United States of America, France, Mexico |
| Genre | Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Western |
| Director | Tommy Lee Jones |
| Runtime | 121 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (640 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Tommy Lee Jones
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
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