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Pepita the Gunslinger

Name: Pepita the Gunslinger
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cast: Luisana Lopilato, Claudio Tolcachir, Alberto Ajaka, Charo López, Marcelo Subiotto

2026 · 1h 46m · Crime · Drama · Thriller

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Mar del Plata, 1985. Pregnant and working as a sex worker, Margarita Di Tullio defies the mafia and a corrupt power structure to build a clandestine empire that shield…

66/100

MAYBE

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Mar del Plata, 1985. Pregnant and working as a sex worker, Margarita Di Tullio defies the mafia and a corrupt power structure to build a clandestine empire that shields women from the horrors of the streets, becoming a legend forged by a shotgun and maternal loyalty… the legend of Pepita, the Gunslinger.

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66/100

MAYBE

MAYBEMar del Plata, 1985. Pregnant and working as a sex worker, Margarita Di Tullio defies the mafia and a corrupt power structure to build a clandestine empire that shield…

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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a crime story where choices and consequences drive the tension

02A manageable 106-minute runtime and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit

03With Lucía Puenzo directing and Luisana Lopilato leading the cast, the factual package has a clear creative center even before a meaningful audience score develops

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Pepita the Gunslinger?

Pepita the Gunslinger belongs in your night if you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a manageable 106-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 5/10. This is a mood-dependent call: the fit matters more than the headline score.

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