American Made
Seen it?2017 | 115 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Jackie Brown or Pulp Fiction, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$134 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Doug Liman
- Tom CruiseBarry Seal
- Domhnall GleesonMonty 'Schafer'
- Sarah WrightLucy Seal
- Jesse PlemonsSheriff Downing
- Caleb Landry JonesJB
- Lola KirkeJudy Downing
- Jayma MaysDana Sibota
- Alejandro EddaJorge Ochoa
- Benito MartinezJames Rangel
- E. Roger MitchellAgent Craig McCall