American Sicario

Skip the procedural filler — American Sicario, in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, treats its mystery seriously. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 124 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch Philippe A. Haddad work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

There is a reason American Sicario keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting gives American Sicario its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. The story of the rise and fall of the first American-born drug lord in Mexico, this tale of power, money, greed and betrayal amongst rival members of the drug cartels finds American gangster Erik Vasquez scheming to become the top dog in the Mexican underworld, only to find himself making enemies out of both the powerful cartels and his own allies. Philippe A. Haddad and Danny Trejo lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It was released in 2021. What makes American Sicario hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in American Sicario. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Philippe A. Haddad anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

American Sicario was released in 2021, directed by Raja Collins. The full 90-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.