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American Ultra

2015·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic506.1Rotten Tomatoes44%45%

Where to watch

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Your score

American Ultra fingerprint

Relentless energy, funny.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Everyone's getting smoked.

Mike is an unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe, is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of a deadly government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive.
Stoner Action-ComedySleeper Agent ThrillerAbsurdist HumorHigh-Octane ActionWitty DialogueChaotic & FunUnlikely HeroGovernment ConspiracyRomance Under Fire

Crew

Directed by:
Nima Nourizadeh, Eric Fox Hays, Lars P. Winther
Written by:
Max Landis
Produced by:
Anthony Bregman, Jeanne McCarthy, Kevin Scott Frakes
Composed by:
Chris Navarro, Randall Poster, Lewis Goldstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about American Ultra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Ultra legally?

PrimeThe RokuYouTube TVCinemaxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsStarzMovieSphere+Tubi TV

American Ultra is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Ultra worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Ultra rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is American Ultra?

1 h 36 min

American Ultra runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Ultra?

Critics47
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate American Ultra higher (56) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was American Ultra a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$27 million

No. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 97% of its budget.

What language is American Ultra in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Switzerland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Ultra?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Ultra in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Ultra use?

Artistic License – ExplosivesBeauty Is Never TarnishedBig GoodImprobable AgeChekhov's GunmanGovernment ConspiracyCombat PragmatistBadass NormalThe Immodest OrgasmMotherly ScientistOh, Crap!Wham Lineand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for American Ultra, including Artistic License – Explosives, Beauty Is Never Tarnished, Big Good.