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American Made
2017 115 min United States of America, Luxembourg R 18+
★7.3
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: Doug Liman
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Description
The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$51.34M
Worldwide:
$133.51M
Starring
Tom Cruise
Actor
Domhnall Gleeson
Actor
Sarah Wright
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
American Made is widely regarded as an entertaining, fast-paced biographical crime film that benefits from Tom Cruise’s charismatic performance. While critics acknowledge its superficial approach to complex political history, most view it as a stylish and engaging piece of light entertainment.
| Acting | Tom Cruise delivers a highly charismatic performance that anchors the film and effectively drives its kinetic, fast-paced energy. | |
| Direction | Doug Liman’s direction maintains a consistent, stylish flair that balances action, comedy, and drama while keeping the narrative momentum high. | |
| Production | The film captures the 1970s and 80s aesthetic with convincing production design, realistic locations, and evocative cinematography. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed as a double-edged sword: some praise its light, entertaining tone, while others criticize its lack of political depth and overly simplified historical context. |