American Made (2017)
A pilot’s double life as a drug runner and CIA operative unfolds with darkly comic, briskly-paced chaos.
The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.
How intense is American Made?
American Made has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What American Made feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpydarkly comicsatirical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream American Made
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is American Made for you?
Is American Made scary?
No. American Made is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is American Made gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is American Made sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is American Made OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is American Made?
American Made runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream American Made?
American Made is streaming on Max.
Does American Made have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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