American Visa (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2005, American Visa is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Juan Carlos Valdivia, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After being denied an American visa, a Bolivian professor becomes involved in a web of criminal activities, holds-up the American consulate and falls for a beautiful prostitute from the Bolivian lowlands.
Who’s in it. American Visa stars Demián Bichir, Kate del Castillo as Blanca, Roberto Barbery as Alfonso and Alejandra Lanza as Isabel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, American Visa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Visa page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Visa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Visa (2005)?
- In US, American Visa is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Visa worth watching?
- American Visa holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Visa?
- American Visa stars Demián Bichir, Kate del Castillo, Roberto Barbery, Alejandra Lanza and Tatiana Zeballos.
- When was American Visa released?
- American Visa was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.