The Mule Soundtrack: The Mule is a 2018 Crime, Drama, and Thriller film which is directed by Clint Eastwood and penned by Nick Schenk.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Mule (2018) |
| Release Date | December 14, 2018 (United States) |
| Director | Clint Eastwood |
| Composer | Arturo Sandoval |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Studio/Distributor | Warner Bros. |
| Runtime | 116 minutes |
It is based on the 2014 The New York Times article “The Sinaloa Cartel’s 90-Year-Old Drug Mule” penned by Sam Dolnick.
It stars Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña, Dianne Wiest, and Andy García in the leading roles.
It is produced by Clint Eastwood, Tim Moore, Kristina Rivera, Jessica Meier, Dan Friedkin, and Bradley Thomas.
The Mule Release Date: The film came out in the United States on December 14, 2018, and in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2019, by Warner Bros. It premiered on December 10, 2018, in Westwood, California.
Who composed The Mule?
Arturo Sandoval is a Cuban-American jazz musician and composer. He is a talented trumpeter, pianist, and timbalero.
Some of his notable works include “For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story” in 2000, “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story” in 2014, “At Middleton” in 2013, and “Rango” in 2011. Additionally, Sandoval is the composer of “The Mule”.
The Mule Soundtrack List
Here is a list of every song featured on The Mule soundtrack:
- Siento Que Ya No Estas: It is a song penned and performed by Arturo Sandoval.
- Cat In The Hat: It is a hit song penned and performed by Sarah Cion
- More Today Than Yesterday: “More Today Than Yesterday” was penned by Pat Upton and acted by Spiral Starecase.
- More Today Than Yesterday: This is another song by the same name which is written by Pat Upton and performed by Charles Earland.
- Sugar: It is a popular song written by James Hajigeorgiou, Sam Gray, and Nicole Blair and acted by MYBADD & Sam Gray
- Without You: This is the hit song penned and performed by Amy Black and arranged with Mixtape Music.
- Moody’s Mood For Love was written by Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh, and James Moody and performed by King Pleasure.
- Cool Water: “Cool Water” was performed by the duo Nellie Lutcher and Her Rhythm, and the song was written by Bob Nolan.
- A Day to Say Thank You: Mollie B and Ted Lange wrote and produced this song, which is performed by their band, Squeezebox.
- I’ve Been Everywhere: It was written by Geoff Mack and performed by Hank Snow. Courtesy of RCA Records Label Nashville, by arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment.
- Ain’t That A Kick In The Head: This song was penned by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn and performed by Dean Martin.
- Dang Me: This hit song was written and performed by Roger Miller.
- Country Club: “Country Club” written by Catesby Jones and Dennis Lord, performed by Travis Tritt and is licensed by Warner Music Group Film & TV.
- (Alla En) El Rancho Grande: The song was penned by Silvano Ramos and acted by Dean Martin.
- Ugly Child: “Ugly Child” was penned and acted by Lovin’ Sam Theard.
- La Mula Guarachando: Arturo Sandoval penned and performed La Mula Guarachando.
- Gozando La Cumbia: Gozando La Cumbia was Written and Performed by Arturo Sandoval.
- On The Road Again: The song “On the Road Again” is a classic country hit written and performed by Willie Nelson. The song is published under Sony Music Entertainment and is available for streaming and download on various digital platforms.
- I’d Rain All Over You: I’d Rain All Over You was written by Arvid Johnson and Anna E. Wordelman and performed by Red Johnson.
- Everything Happens For The Best: The song “Everything Happens For The Best” was written and performed by Dick Flood.
- Don’t Let The Old Man In: Don’t Let the Old Man In, a song written and performed by Toby Keith, is provided courtesy of Show Dog Nashville.
The Mule Official Trailer
You can watch the trailer below:
You can enjoy the entire album, including all of its songs and scores, on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These platforms offer a variety of songs, and you can easily search for the album by name.
Where to Stream The Mule
As of 2026, The Mule is available to stream with a subscription on Netflix and can be rented or purchased digitally on Prime Video, Apple TV+, and other major digital storefronts. The soundtrack itself streams on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music as noted above. Availability can shift over time, so check your preferred platform for the latest listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for The Mule (2018)?
The original score for The Mule was composed by Arturo Sandoval, the Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer, who also contributed original tracks like “Siento Que Ya No Estas” and “La Mula Guarachando” to the soundtrack.
Who stars in The Mule?
The Mule stars Clint Eastwood (who also directed), Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Pena, Dianne Wiest, and Andy Garcia.
What songs are featured in The Mule besides the score?
The soundtrack blends Arturo Sandoval’s original score with licensed tracks, including Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again,” Dean Martin’s “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head,” Roger Miller’s “Dang Me,” and Toby Keith’s “Don’t Let the Old Man In.”
Where can I watch The Mule?
The Mule is available to stream on Netflix and can be rented or purchased on digital platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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