# American Made (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/american-made-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Doug Liman |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

American Made (2017) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Cruise’s charming Barry Seal in a true-crime comedy of CIA cocaine and Contra chaos. Metascore 65/100. Directed by Doug Liman.

## Critics consensus

Cruise’s charming Barry Seal in a true-crime comedy of CIA cocaine and Contra chaos.

## Synopsis

The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons, Caleb Landry Jones, Lola Kirke, Jayma Mays, Alejandro Edda, Benito Martinez, E. Roger Mitchell

## Common questions

**Is American Made worth watching?**
American Made holds a 74% Celluloid Score. Cruise’s charming Barry Seal in a true-crime comedy of CIA cocaine and Contra chaos.

**What is American Made about?**
The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.

**Who directed American Made?**
American Made (2017) was directed by Doug Liman.

**What is the Celluloid Score of American Made?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 80%, Metascore 65/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch American Made?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the American Made page for current options.

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