PlotNest
US
Poster for American Me

Movie

American Me

In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.

1992 · R · 2h 5m

Directed by Edward James Olmos

7.5

TMDB audience score
426 votes, out of 10

Trailer Where to watch

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

All options on TMDB

Where-to-watch data is provided by JustWatch through TMDB. It differs by country and changes over time, so confirm with the service before paying. PlotNest does not host or stream anything.

Find more stories like this Story Finder opens with the same format, genre and decade, so you can add a mood or a minimum score.

Trailer

Play trailer: American Me - Trailer

The preview image comes from YouTube. The player loads only after you press play.

Cast

  • Edward James Olmos
    Montoya Santana

  • William Forsythe
    J.D.

  • Pepe Serna
    Mundo

  • Panchito Gómez
    Young Montoya Santana

  • Steve Wilcox
    Young J.D.

  • Danny De La Paz
    Puppet

  • Sal Lopez
    Pedro Santana

  • Dyana Ortelli
    Yolanda

  • William Smith
    Deacon

  • Evelina Fernández
    Julie

  • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    El Japo

  • Daniel Villarreal
    Little Puppet

  • Daniel A. Haro
    Huero

  • Vira Montes
    Esperanza Santana

  • Richard Coca
    Young Mundo

  • Roberto Martín Márquez
    Acha

  • Joe Aubel
    Tattoo Artist

  • Rob Garrett
    Zoot Riot Bystander