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American Made

Directed by Doug Liman · 2017 ·

Short answer

Is American Made worth watching?

Yes. American Made (2017) earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

73%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
65 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
7.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · 21+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Domhnall Gleeson , Sarah Wright , Jesse Plemons , Caleb Landry Jones , Lola Kirke , Jayma Mays , Alejandro Edda , Benito Martinez , E. Roger Mitchell
Streaming
HBO Max, Cinemax
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • Cinemax

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch American Made by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix, HBO Max
Japan Netflix, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, HBO Max
Nigeria Netflix, Prime Video
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix, HBO Max
South Africa Netflix, Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix, HBO Max
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States HBO Max, Cinemax

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
  • Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Comedy

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is American Made worth watching?

Yes — American Made earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Comedy, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Cruise’s charming Barry Seal in a true-crime comedy of CIA cocaine and Contra chaos.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is American Made about?

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

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American Made: frequently asked questions

Is American Made worth watching?

Yes. American Made (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 73%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch American Made?

In the United States, American Made streams on HBO Max, Cinemax with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix, HBO Max in Indonesia; Netflix, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is American Made?

American Made runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is American Made rated?

American Made is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, 21+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in American Made?

American Made is directed by Doug Liman and stars Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons, Caleb Landry Jones.

What is the Metascore for American Made?

Metacritic's Metascore for American Made is 65 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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