American Made
It's not a felony if you're doing it for the good guys.
Directed by Doug Liman
Produced by Universal Pictures, Cross Creek Pictures
A darkly comedic, energetic true-crime romp through the 1980s that treats a morally compromised pilot's double-dealing with irreverent charm rather than moral gravity.
The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.
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Is American Made sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is American Made scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does American Made end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is American Made violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is American Made easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
