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- Steven AndersonJuly 27, 2025A true classic that has a crazy history for those involved with making it. Hands down the best prison movie ever made that is pretty accurate for how the California prisons used to be, though it is no longer really like that. Either way, if you haven't seen this movie then I highly recommend it.
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American Me was released on March 13, 1992.
American Me was directed by Edward James Olmos.
American Me has a runtime of 2h 5m.
American Me was produced by Robert M. Young, Edward James Olmos, Sean Daniel.
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.
The key characters in American Me are Montoya Santana (Edward James Olmos), J.D. (William Forsythe), Mundo (Pepe Serna).
American Me is rated R.
American Me is a Drama, Crime, Romance film.
American Me has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
American Me had a budget of $16M.
American Me has made $13.1M at the box office.