American Me (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1992, American Me is a drama and crime film directed by Edward James Olmos, running about 125 minutes. “In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. American Me stars Edward James Olmos as Montoya Santana, William Forsythe as J.D., Pepe Serna as Mundo and Panchito Gómez as Young Montoya Santana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, American Me has been warmly received by 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 American Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Me (1992)?
- In US, American Me 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 American Me worth watching?
- American Me holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Me?
- American Me stars Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez and Steve Wilcox.
- When was American Me released?
- American Me was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.