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Pepita the Gunslinger
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Directed by Lucía Puenzo. With Luisana Lopilato, Claudio Tolcachir, Alberto Ajaka.
6.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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6.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTMar 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Pepita the Gunslinger.
MoviHero lists September 3, 2026 as the release date for Pepita the Gunslinger. Lucía Puenzo is the listed director. The listed cast includes Luisana Lopilato as Margarita Di Tullio, Claudio Tolcachir as Germán, Alberto Ajaka as Cuervo, Charo López as Nemeca. A trailer and 2 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 3, 2026
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorLucía Puenzo
CastLuisana Lopilato as Margarita Di Tullio, Claudio Tolcachir as Germán, Alberto Ajaka as Cuervo, Charo López as Nemeca
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images2 stills
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Pepita the Gunslinger runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.0/10 from 1 votes. Updated Nov 5, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary5/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMargarita Di TullioMargarita Di Tullio appears in Pepita the Gunslinger (2026).Open character guide otherGermánGermán appears in Pepita the Gunslinger (2026).Open character guide otherPerkinsPerkins appears in Pepita the Gunslinger (2026).Open character guide otherCuervoCuervo appears in Pepita the Gunslinger (2026).Open character guide otherNemecaNemeca appears in Pepita the Gunslinger (2026).Open character guide
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