Amos & Andrew (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1993, Amos & Andrew is an action and comedy film directed by E. Max Frye, running about 96 minutes. “Misunderstood. Misplaced. Mismatched.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer, buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Tolliver realizes his mistake and to avoid the bad publicity offers a thief in his jail, Amos Odell a deal.
Who’s in it. Amos & Andrew stars Samuel L. Jackson as Andrew Sterling, Nicolas Cage as Amos Odell, Michael Lerner as Phil Gillman and Margaret Colin as Judy Gillman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Amos & Andrew has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $9.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amos & Andrew page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amos & Andrew tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amos & Andrew (1993)?
- In US, Amos & Andrew is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amos & Andrew worth watching?
- Amos & Andrew holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amos & Andrew?
- Amos & Andrew stars Samuel L. Jackson, Nicolas Cage, Michael Lerner, Margaret Colin and Dabney Coleman.