Sicario (2015)
An idealistic agent navigates the bleak, gritty, and suspenseful world of border drug warfare.
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
How intense is Sicario?
Sicario is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Sicario feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Sicario
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Sicario for you?
Is Sicario scary?
Only a little. Sicario has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Sicario gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Sicario sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Sicario OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Sicario?
Sicario runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Sicario?
Sicario is streaming on Max.
Does Sicario have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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