Americano (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, Americano is a family and animation film directed by Ricardo Arnaiz, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Cuco, a mexican parrot, goes on an adventure from Mexico to Hollywood in order to get help from El Americano, a famous superhero from TV, against an evil band of birds trying to take control of his family’s beloved circus.
Who’s in it. Americano stars Rico Rodriguez as Cuco (voice), Cheech Marin as Martin (voice), Kate del Castillo as Rayito (voice) and Edward James Olmos as Gayo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Americano has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Americano page.
If you liked it. Fans of Americano tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Americano (2016)?
- In US, Americano 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 Americano worth watching?
- Americano holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Americano?
- Americano stars Rico Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Kate del Castillo, Edward James Olmos and Gabriel Iglesias.
- When was Americano released?
- Americano was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.