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American Made (2017)

“It's not a felony if you're doing it for the good guys.”

6.9/10 · 5,151 votes 1h 55m r ComedyDramaCrime

#117 of 319 films from 2017 #946 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Doug Liman · Written by Gary Spinelli

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Overview

The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Barry Seal
Sarah Wrightas Lucy Seal
Domhnall Gleesonas Monty 'Schafer'
Alejandro Eddaas Jorge Ochoa
Jesse Plemonsas Sheriff Downing
Mauricio Mejíaas Pablo Escobar
Jayma Maysas Dana Sibota
Lola Kirkeas Judy Downing
Lara Griceas Female Reporter (uncredited)
Jed Reesas Louis Finkle
Morgan Hinklemanas Christina
Caleb Landry Jonesas JB
Benito Martinezas James Rangel
Sharon Conleyas DEA Agent Grace (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateAugust 18, 2017
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) — about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$133,511,855 (2.7× budget)
IMDbtt3532216

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Questions

How long is American Made?
American Made runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is American Made worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 5,151 votes, which places it #117 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 64%) and #946 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed American Made?
American Made was directed by Doug Liman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Edge of Tomorrow (2014), The Bourne Identity (2002), Go (1999).
Who stars in American Made?
Tom Cruise as Barry Seal; Sarah Wright as Lucy Seal; Domhnall Gleeson as Monty 'Schafer'; Alejandro Edda as Jorge Ochoa; Jesse Plemons as Sheriff Downing; Mauricio Mejía as Pablo Escobar.
What is American Made rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for American Made?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14918.

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