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American Ultra (2015)

โ€œEveryone's getting smoked.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 3,030 votes 1h 36m r ActionComedy

#197 of 292 films from 2015 #1607 of 2168 in action

Directed by Nima Nourizadeh ยท Written by Max Landis

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Overview

Mike is an unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe, is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of a deadly government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive.

Cast

Jesse Eisenbergas Mike Howell
Kristen Stewartas Phoebe Larson
Topher Graceas Adrian Yates
Connie Brittonas Victoria Lasseter
Walton Gogginsas Laugher
John Leguizamoas Rose
Bill Pullmanas Krueger
Tony Haleas Agent Peter Douglas
Stuart Greeras Sheriff Bernie Watts
Michael Papajohnas Otis
Monique Gandertonas Crane
Nash Edgertonas Beedle
Paul O'Connoras Diesel
Freddie Pooleas Potter

Facts

Release dateAugust 19, 2015
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy
LanguageEN
Budget$28,000,000
Box office$27,100,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt3316948

More from Nima Nourizadeh

Project XProject X2012 ยท โ˜… 6.9 ยท 1h 28m

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Questions

How long is American Ultra?
American Ultra runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is American Ultra worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 3,030 votes, which places it #197 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 33%) and #1607 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed American Ultra?
American Ultra was directed by Nima Nourizadeh. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Project X (2012).
Who stars in American Ultra?
Jesse Eisenberg as Mike Howell; Kristen Stewart as Phoebe Larson; Topher Grace as Adrian Yates; Connie Britton as Victoria Lasseter; Walton Goggins as Laugher; John Leguizamo as Rose.
What is American Ultra rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for American Ultra?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11372.

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