There’s a great selection of Academy Award-winning actor Clint Eastwood’s movies on Netflix, and one of his films is currently ranked on the streamer’s top 10 movie list as of Sept. 19. It’s Cry Macho, and we’re hearing tons of people talk about the 2021 film.
Cry Macho is a neo-Western drama movie helmed and produced by Eastwood himself. Additionally, the screenplay was written by Nick Schenk and N. Richard Nash. Albert S. Ruddy,
Tim Moore, and Jessica Meier also signed on as producers, with David M. Bernstein serving as executive producer.
It’s based on Nash’s 1975 novel of the same name and follows a former rodeo star and washed-up horse-breeder who takes on a job involving retrieving his ex-boss’s young son from Mexico and away from his alcoholic mom.
But who plays the onetime rodeo star? What about the young boy? Here’s who plays who in the drama film below.
Cry Macho cast
Eastwood not only directed and produced the movie, but he also starred as the main character. He portrays the role of retired Texan rodeo star Mike Milo. Eastwood has been acting since the ’50s. Some of his best known roles were in the movies and TV shows Rawhide, Man with No Name, Every Which Way but Loose, Hang ‘Em High, Where Eagles Dare, The Bridges of Madison County, In the Line of Fire, The Mule, Unforgiven, Gran Torino etc.
Here’s the rest of the cast and who they play:
Eduardo Minett as Rafo (the young boy Mike Milo is sent to bring home from Mexico)
Natalia Traven as Marta
Dwight Yoakam as Howard Polk
Fernanda Urrejola as Leta
Horacio García-Rojas as Aurelio
The drama film is rated PG-13, meaning it may be inappropriate for ages under 13. It was given this age rating for strong language and thematic elements. Overall, parents are strongly cautioned.
Cry Macho ranked No. 8 on Netflix US
Cry Macho made its big-screen debut in 2021 and after a period in theaters, it appeared in the Max catalog. However, now the title has two homes, and one of them is Netflix. This week, it has become a trend on the streaming service and currently holds a spot in the Top 10 in the United States. Clint Eastwood portrays the Texan rodeo star Mike Milo and shares the screen with other notable stars. The story follows a former rodeo star and horse trainer who takes on a job to transport a man’s young son home and away from his alcoholic mother. During their journey, the rider will teach the boy the meaning of being a good man.
Check out the official trailer for a sneak peek of the film!