Cry Macho(2021) Apr 2026

Released in 2021, Cry Macho stands as a quiet, reflective entry in the legendary career of Clint Eastwood. At age 91, Eastwood not only directed and produced the film but also starred as its lead, Mike Milo, making him perhaps the oldest American ever to both direct and star in a major motion picture.

Set in 1979, the story follows Mike Milo, a former rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder. His former boss, Howard (Dwight Yoakam), asks for a life-altering favor: travel to Mexico and bring back Howard’s estranged 13-year-old son, Rafo (Eduardo Minett).

What begins as a simple mission evolves into a meandering road trip across the backroads of Mexico. Along the way, Mike and Rafo develop an unexpected bond, accompanied by Rafo’s prized cockfighting rooster, "Macho". The journey is punctuated by quiet moments of reflection, small-town hospitality, and Mike’s gentle "horse-whispering" wisdom. Clint Eastwood - Cry Macho (2021)