How long is American Me?

American Me is 2 h 5 min long (125 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:05 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is American Me rated?

American Me is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream American Me?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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American Me (1992) runs 2 h 5 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 426 TMDB members. During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.

Runtime: 2 h 5 min — ends 10:05 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: March 13, 1992
TMDB rating: 7.5 / 10 from 426 votes
Director: Edward James Olmos
Starring: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is American Me?: American Me is 2 h 5 min long (125 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:05 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is American Me rated?: American Me is rated R in the US.
Is American Me a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream American Me?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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