Tom Cruise’s Near-Perfect Crime Thriller American Made Officially Returns to Streaming
A pilot recruited by the CIA
Cruise portrays Barry Seal, a TWA pilot initially recruited to conduct reconnaissance on the growing communist threat in Central America. Seal later takes charge of a large covert CIA operation.
A reunion with Doug Liman
Released on September 29, 2017, American Made reunited Cruise with Doug Liman, who directed him in Edge of Tomorrow. The film used a gritty documentary approach, with natural lighting and unpolished camerawork.
Cruise performs dangerous flight stunts in the film without green screens. The role was praised by critics, and the movie holds an 85% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside a 79% audience rating.
Streaming and box-office figures
American Made arrives on Prime Video starting November 1, 2026. Its theatrical earnings totaled $134.9 million worldwide, including $51.3 million in North America and $83.6 million in other territories.
The film was made on a $50 million production budget. Its cast also includes Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Alejandro Edda, Mauricio Mejía, Caleb Landry Jones and Jesse Plemons.
Key points
- American Made starts streaming on Prime Video on November 1, 2026.
- Tom Cruise plays pilot Barry Seal, recruited by the CIA for work in Central America.
- The film earned $134.9 million worldwide on a $50 million production budget.
- Rotten Tomatoes lists an 85% critics’ score and a 79% audience score.