American Me

Where to Watch American Me (1992) (Legally)

In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
Mar 13, 1992 US 125 min R
7.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
402 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1992), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Crime, Drama space and is paced for about 125 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.4/10 from about 402 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

prison, juvenile prison, jail, east los angeles, hood, gang, racism, mexican american, lowrider

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Edward James Olmos
as Montoya Santana
Pepe Serna
as Mundo
Panchito Gómez
as Young Montoya Santana
Steve Wilcox
as Young J.D.
Sal Lopez
as Pedro Santana
Dyana Ortelli
as Yolanda
William Smith
as Deacon