American Me
“In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.”
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 American Me in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open American Me there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is American Me streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About American Me
American Me is a 1992 English-language crime and drama film directed by Edward James Olmos. The cast is led by Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
American Me was produced by YOY, Universal Pictures, and Olmos Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 13, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Edward James Olmos
- Writers
- Floyd Mutrux, Desmond Nakano
- Release date
- March 13, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
American Me cast & crew
American Me was directed by Edward James Olmos and written by Floyd Mutrux and Desmond Nakano.
The cast features Edward James Olmos as Montoya Santana, William Forsythe as J.D., Pepe Serna as Mundo, Panchito Gómez as Young Montoya Santana, Steve Wilcox as Young J.D., and Danny De La Paz as Puppet.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Claude Gaudette, cinematography is by Reynaldo Villalobos, and it was produced by Robert M. Young and Edward James Olmos.
Is American Me worth watching?
American Me holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 402 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, American Me is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Me
American Me isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of American Me
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
American Me — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Me in United States?
American Me is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is American Me in?
American Me is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Me?
American Me runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is American Me rated?
American Me is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 402 ratings.
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