The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)
Kernel Score: 78% · 632 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Western
Released: 2005-11-17
Runtime: 121 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
When 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.
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is an R-rated drama involving a wrongful killing, kidnapping, and exhuming a corpse.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Involves a wrongful killing by a border officer and a kidnapping in retaliation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Tommy Lee Jones as Pete Perkins
- Barry Pepper as Mike Norton
- Dwight Yoakam as Sheriff Frank Belmont
- January Jones as Lou Ann Norton
- Melissa Leo as Rachel
- Julio Cesar Cedillo as Melquiades Estrada
- Levon Helm as Old Man with Radio
- Mel Rodriguez as Captain Gomez
- Cecilia Suárez as Rosa
- Ignacio Guadalupe as Lucio
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada FAQ
Is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada good?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 632 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
In the US you can stream The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada OK for kids?
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is an R-rated drama involving a wrongful killing, kidnapping, and exhuming a corpse.
What movies are like The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
If you liked The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, try No Country for Old Men, Touch of Evil, The Professionals and Lone Star.