American Sicario
Seen it?2021 | 90 min | Crime, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and action fans. If you loved Sicario or Pulp Fiction, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
The story of the rise and fall of the first American-born drug lord in Mexico, this tale of power, money, greed and betrayal amongst rival members of the drug cartels finds American gangster Erik Vasquez scheming to become the top dog in the Mexican underworld, only to find himself making enemies out of both the powerful cartels and his own allies.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Raja Collins
- Philippe A. HaddadErik Vasquez
- Danny TrejoPedro
- Cali MoralesGloria
- Maurice CompteRoberto
- Jaylen MooreDominic
- Johnny Rey DiazJuan Feliz
- Maya StojanMonica Wells
- Dionysio BascoWilly
- David A. LockhartGabriel
- Robert ArevaloMatteo