Tom Cruise’s High-Flying $135M Thriller Officially Lands on a New Streamer
New home on Prime Video
American Made is available on Prime Video in the United States. The film entered the service’s November lineup on November 1. Doug Liman directed the 2017 thriller, reuniting with Cruise after their work on Edge of Tomorrow. The movie earned approximately $135.6 million worldwide.
Barry Seal’s double life
Cruise plays Barry Seal, a TWA pilot whose life shifts from respected local airman to an important figure in a major scandal. His wife, Lucy, is surprised by his transformation.
Seal begins by transporting contraband, then becomes involved in moving AK-47s and cocaine for a shadowy government division. The story depicts him as a fortune-making participant in the Iran-contra affair.
Cast and reported figures
The cast includes Domhnall Gleeson as Monty Schafer, Sarah Wright as Lucy Seal, Jesse Plemons as Sheriff Downing, and Caleb Landry Jones as JB. Lola Kirke, Jayma Mays, and Alejandro Edda also appear.
The film had a reported production budget of $50 million. Rotten Tomatoes scores listed in the article were 85% from critics and 79% from audiences.
Key points
- American Made is streaming on Prime Video in the United States.
- The film joined Prime Video’s November lineup on November 1.
- Tom Cruise stars as TWA pilot Barry Seal in the 2017 crime thriller.
- The movie earned $135.6 million worldwide against a reported $50 million budget.